Life In Lorain, Ohio
Located on the shores of Lake Erie in northeastern Ohio, Lorain is a diverse community with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Check out the Carnegie Center and the Moore House Museum for some local history, then stroll the gardens and enjoy a picnic at Oakwood Park. Enjoy lake life with swimming at Lakeview Beach, fishing in Lake Erie, and boating and kayaking along the Black River. Find something unique at Erie Treasures or explore some stylish designs at the Jevon Terance...
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Population
65,211
Internet Speed Rating
1000 Mbps
Closest Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport • 30 mi
Weather (High/Low)
82 / 21
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$106,690
Lorain: FUN FACT
Built in 1928, The Lorain Palace Theatre is one of the community’s greatest historic treasures. This landmark features the state’s first fireproof projection room, a mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ, a three-quarter-ton chandelier made from Yugoslavian crystal, and was the first theatre in Ohio to show talking motion pictures.
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