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Lorain, Ohio · ZIP 44052

Lorain — ZIP 44052

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Lorain (44052) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Lorain. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $144K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$144K
Median rent$1,024/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$144K

Median Rent

$1,024/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,260

Violent Crime

630

Property Crime

2,630

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lorain County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Toni Wofford Morrison ESPK–05324
42%
42%
Larkmoor Elementary SchoolPK–05432
32%
42%
Clearview High School09–12333
27%
47%
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community ElementaryKG–0489
27%
47%
Horizon Science Academy LorainKG–12839
26%
40%
Admiral King Elementary SchoolPK–05278
17%
32%
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolPK–05218
17%
27%
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle05–08102
17%
27%
Longfellow Middle School06–08398
16%
27%
Washington Elementary SchoolPK–05287
12%
22%
Lorain High School09–121,773
11%
32%
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School06–08439
11%
24%
New Beginnings10–12125
10%
30%
Frank Jacinto ElementaryPK–05307
8%
22%
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-LorainKG–0869
5%
15%
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory AcademyKG–08248
3%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

28,067

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44052 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 44052 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44052 is approximately $144K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 44052 in Lorain has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.