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Lucas County
  • County in Ohio

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade B
  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 B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

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

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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%

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