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Lima, OH

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Lima.

Population: 59,734 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lima, OH is $140,765 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,667 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,163/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$140,765

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$140,765
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+80.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$143,201
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$241,667
Median list price
$241,633
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+11.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
63

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,163/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
West Central Learning Academy II, Heir Force Community School, Lima City
Schools include
West Central Learning Academy II, Heir Force Community School, Lima North Middle School, Independence Elementary School, Lima Senior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.3°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
15.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
194

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,684

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Findlay Airport (FDY) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER, LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-240 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,468
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,797
Average weekly wage
$1,072
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
57

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LimaState medianUS median
Median home value$140,765$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$241,667$242,250$325,000
Median days on market34 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,163/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,468$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lima, OH?
$140,765.
What is the median sale price in Lima, OH?
$241,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Lima, OH?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Lima, OH?
Typical rent: $1,163/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lima, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Lima, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lima, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lima, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lima, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lima, OH?
17 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lima, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lima, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lima, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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