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Lucas County
  • County in Ohio
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Lucas County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Lucas County is located in Ohio with a population of 431,212. Lucas County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. In Lucas County, most residents own their homes. In Lucas County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lucas County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lucas County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    431,212

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $803
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Lucas County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      544.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      10.5
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      4.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      232.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      950.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,533.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      231.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Lucas County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,176
    National
    $69,021

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