Lorain County, OH home prices

Lorain County, OH: the typical home is worth $262,430 as of 2026-05, up +5.0% over the past year and +118.0% since 2000. Listings run about $164/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $36,247 → 2026: $262,430 (7.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $262,430, homes in Lorain County sit 21% above the Ohio median ($216,855) and 12% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #24 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,295/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,289/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Erie County, OH ($238,890) · Medina County, OH ($349,405) · Huron County, OH ($198,397) · Cuyahoga County, OH ($222,178) · Summit County, OH ($229,036) · Ashland County, OH ($246,004)