Living in Elyria, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elyria · Census data 2020–2024
Elyria has 53,035 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $54,945 (23% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $156,100, the median rent is $906/month.
Elyria at a glance
- Population
- 53,035
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $54,945State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $156,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Elyria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elyria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elyria the median home value is $156,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Elyria median household income
The median household income in Elyria is $54,945 and the income per person is $32,302. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Elyria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,182
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.28
Elyria demographics
- Population
- 53,035
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 22,899
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elyria ›
Education in Elyria
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Elyria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elyria
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Elyria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | 53,035 | $54,945 | $156,100 | $906 |
| North Ridgeville | 36,627 | $96,698 | $270,100 | $1,116 |
| Sheffield | 4,380 | $107,837 | $292,700 | $1,806 |
| Lorain | 65,395 | $48,685 | $139,200 | $887 |
| Avon | 25,317 | $135,915 | $395,900 | $1,796 |
| Eaton Estates | 1,184 | $78,564 | $156,000 | — |
| Amherst | 12,906 | $90,725 | $239,200 | $906 |
| South Amherst | 1,912 | $86,194 | $195,800 | $1,294 |
| Grafton | 5,657 | $90,724 | $216,100 | $1,089 |
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What is the median household income in Elyria, OH?
The median household income in Elyria is $54,945, 23% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elyria?
The median home value in Elyria is $156,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Elyria?
The median gross rent in Elyria is $906 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Elyria, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Elyria?
The median age in Elyria is 39.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Elyria?
The average commute to work in Elyria is 23 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elyria?
The unemployment rate in Elyria is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elyria?
17.8% of adults in Elyria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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