Best Places to Live in Lima Metro Area, Ohio

Lima, Ohio is situated in Allen County and home to around 38,000 people. This city has a robust economy with major employers such as Lima Memorial Health System, Ford Motor Company and Mercy Health providing job opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like the Allen County Museum or take a leisurely stroll through Veterans Memorial Park and Nature Preserve. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Lima is an ideal destination for families or travelers looking for an exciting experience. Small city - Northwest Ohio along I-75 between Dayton and Toledo.

State: Ohio
County: Allen
Metro Area: Lima Metro Area
City: Lima, American, 22 total

Zip Codes: 45805, 45801, 45804, 45807, 45806, 45833, 45817, 45887, 45850, 45820, 13 total
Cost of Living: -23.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 880 ft above sea level

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Lima, Oh Housing Market

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Pros
Cost of living
Small-town flavor
Air quality

Cons
Economic decline
Low educational attainment
Industrial landscape

What Bert Has To Say About Lima Metro Area

Lima is at a crossroads geographically between several Midwestern cities as well as metaphorically in its evolution. It has a robust past as a manufacturing center of automotive parts, neon signs, and steam locomotives, but those industries are in obvious decline, and the city has followed suit. A strong oil and gas industry tied to local production and reserves does give some vitality to the economy, although it doesn’t bring a large number of jobs.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lima Metro Area is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lima Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lima Metro Area's cost of living is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lima Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Lima metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Lima metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.9% to 29.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lima Metro Area's population is 102,462 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lima Metro Area is Real Estate: $149,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.8%.

SCHOOLS

Lima Metro Area public schools spend $10,580 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Lima Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Lima

It's a good time to buy in Lima. Home Appreciation is up 11.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lima is $149,700.

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ZIP CODES IN LIMA METRO AREA, OHIO

45805, 45801, 45804, 45807, 45806, 45833, 45817, 45887, 45850, 45820, 13 total

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