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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lima

Affordable Housing in Lima, OH

Lima has 30 income-based rental properties with 1,769 total units, giving renters a solid range of options across the city. Of the 17 properties with inspection scores on record, 10 earned an excellent rating and none carry high flood risk. With a median rent of $903 per month according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates, income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for Lima's majority-renter community.

30
Properties
1,769
Total units
86/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$903/mo

Affordability in Lima, OH

Lima's median household income is $46,240 and the median gross rent is $903 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). With 54% of households renting, Lima is a majority-renter city where income-restricted housing plays a meaningful role in the local rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
764 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Lima Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 764 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 72 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Lima

According to Walk Score, the area around Lima's assisted properties scores 72 (Very Walkable), 28 for Transit (Some Transit), and 51 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
22 schools · 7 districts

Schools

Lima is served by 22 schools across 7 districts -- including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$46,240 median income

Cost of Living in Lima, OH

The median household income in Lima is $46,240 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $903 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable housing programs in Lima, including HUD-assisted and income-based properties, are designed to keep housing costs within reach for households earning below area income limits. With 1,087 income-restricted units across 19 properties in the city, there are options available at rents set well below market rate.

  • Median household income: $46,240/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $903/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 54% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 19 HUD-assisted properties in Lima were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for these properties.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 86/100(17 of 30 scored)
90+ (10)70–89 (5)60–69 (1)<60 (1)No score (13)

30 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Lima, OH

Lima is a mid-sized city in northwest Ohio where more than half of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 19 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 1,087 units, the city carries a meaningful supply of subsidized rental housing.

Property Conditions

Of the 17 scored properties in Lima, 10 earned an excellent rating and 5 earned a good rating, according to HUD inspection data. Only 1 property fell into the fair range and 1 into the poor range, suggesting most assisted housing here is well-maintained.

Flood Risk

All 19 mapped properties in Lima carry no high flood-risk designations, which is a reassuring finding for renters weighing long-term stability.

Rent and Income Context

The median monthly rent in Lima is $903 and the median household income is $46,240 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based housing can offer meaningful relief for renters in this range.

Getting Around

Lima scores a 72 ("Very Walkable") and a 28 ("Some Transit") according to Walk Score, meaning daily errands are manageable on foot but riders may find bus options limited for longer trips.

Schools

Lima is served by 7 school districts with 22 public schools across 7 districts, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

Lima recorded a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reported by the Lima Police Department.

Eligibility & how to apply

Ohio income limits (2026)Ohio public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Ohio

Helpful guides

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