Lima, OH vs Ossining, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Ossining leads in crime level (8.3 vs 20.8). Ossining leads in median household income ($99,678 vs $41,824). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lima, OH | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,794 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,756 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $41,824 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 20.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.1 | D+26.3 |
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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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