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Crime in Oberlin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oberlin. Key points include:
There were 113 total crimes in Oberlin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oberlin is 1,519.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oberlin is 161.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oberlin is 1,357.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oberlin is -28.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oberlin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oberlin / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 113 | 1,519.2 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 161.3 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.4 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 94.1 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 101 | 1,357.9 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 40.3 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 98 | 1,317.6 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oberlin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oberlin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oberlin is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oberlin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oberlin is $238,965.
The median income in Oberlin is $81,308.
Oberlin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oberlin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oberlin | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oberlin, OH Weather
The average high in Oberlin is 59.5° and the average low is 41.0°.
There are 96.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.7 inches of precipitation each year with 44.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oberlin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oberlin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oberlin
The current population in Oberlin is 8,329. The population has increased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,329 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 8,054 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 8,194 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 8,253 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 8,252 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,296 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,299 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 8,317 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,353 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,356 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,368 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,380 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 8,288 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 8,286 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 8,298 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oberlin
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Oberlin is:
67.9% White with 5,658 White residents.
11.6% African American with 966 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
3.9% Asian with 328 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 7 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 685 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 672 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oberlin | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.6% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oberlin
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Oberlin is 54.7% female with 4,559 female residents.
Oberlin is 45.3% male with 3,770 male residents.
| Gender | Oberlin | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oberlin for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Oberlin completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Oberlin completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Oberlin completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Oberlin completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Oberlin completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Oberlin completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Oberlin completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Oberlin completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in Oberlin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oberlin | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oberlin, Ohio
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4.2% of households in Oberlin earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Oberlin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Oberlin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Oberlin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Oberlin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Oberlin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Oberlin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Oberlin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Oberlin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Oberlin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oberlin | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
