Lorain County offers its employers and residents a low cost of living and housing – with a variety of public and private k-12 and post-secondary education options. The area has numerous opportunities to join the crowds as a spectator of exciting local sports events.

The Lorain County Metro Parks boasts 22 parks and reservations offering trails for hiking, jogging, roller blading, bicycling, mountain biking and even equestrian trails. There are 20 miles of Lake Erie shoreline for ultimate fun on the water – including some of the best fishing on the Great Lakes!There are activities of every kind, for every interest:

• 3 major sports teams, and minor-league sports
• Premier Soccer Academy
• Conveniently located to Cleveland’s cultural scene, yet featuring a wide variety of arts and entertainment at venues throughout Lorain County
• Lorain Palace Theatre
• Oberlin Art Museum and Conservatory
• Stocker Arts Center of Lorain County Community College
• An extensive Lorain County Metroparks System
• Lake Erie – 20 miles of shore line, boating, sailing, fishing and other water activities
• Centrally located to major attractions: Cedar Point Amusement park, skiing, art museums, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many more

Lifestyle amenities

• Home to Lorain County Community College, the only community college in Ohio with a University Partnership program, which offers 40 different bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 9 universities.
• Access to top-ranked hospitals – EMH Regional Medical Center, Community Health Partners and The Cleveland Clinic
• An abundance of retail and dining opportunities at every price point
• Affordable housing in rural and metropolitan settings