Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Oberlin, OH
About Oberlin
Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located southwest of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 8,555 at the 2020 census. Oberlin is the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students. It sits about 40 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $314,900 (Realtor.com Lorain County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Oberlin
The median listing price in Oberlin is $314,900.
Top places in Oberlin
- Oberlin College
- Tappan Square
- Apollo Theatre
- Oberlin Heritage Center
Commuting from Oberlin
- Driving: approximately 40 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-58/I-90 — roughly 40–55 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
Schools in Oberlin
Public schools: Oberlin City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Oberlin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oberlin, OH?
The median listing price in Oberlin is $314,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Oberlin, OH?
Driving: approximately 40 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-58/I-90 — roughly 40–55 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Oberlin, OH?
Oberlin is served by Oberlin City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.