r/Lorain • u/Ordinary_Okra_3834 • Jun 13 '25
Lorain: Good place to live?
Hey all, as the title says, thinking about taking a job offer in Lorain. Lived about five years out in Toledo but and other parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania but have never visited Lorain and not sure what to expect. Is it a decent place to live? Is the area considered up-and-coming, stable, or declining economically?
I read somewhere that Lorain County is one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio but wasn't sure if that means there is good industry/business there or a place to live long-term. Sorry for the terrible sentence structure, writing on my phone. Appreciate any advice. Thank you .
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u/kb440 Jun 14 '25
Any city you go to has it ups and downs. Its about who you hangout with and where you go. Ive lived in Lorain most my life and was born and raised here. I’ve seen lots of ups and downs but since its my home town I hold it close to my heart. I’ve had friends come and go…anyway…
There isn’t much here for long term careers but no matter what city you go to it has its pockets of good areas and shit areas. Recreation wise its not a great spot but you are about 30ish min from the Cleveland metropolitan area for things to do. The schools are a bit below on the academic scale but i grew up in the system and turned our fine. There are plenty of shopping outlets for your grocery shopping. The downtown area has gotten a face lift and has some life and the water front is ‘decent’.
Feel free to message me and I’ll help answer any questions you may have honestly.
Also, my brother is a bitch for moving to Amherst (neighboring suburb, u/Tbear50 … COWARD). ;)