Elyria, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
52,833 Population
$53,204 Median Income
$142,800 Home Value
$859 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
39.6 yrs Median Age
16.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.3
Education

People

Population52,833
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,570/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 71.3%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$53,204
Per Capita Income$30,967
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate15.0%
County GDP$15,029M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$142,800
Zillow Value$179,871
Median Rent$859
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Depression28.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul29° / 75°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow44 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Work From Home5.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations9

How Elyria Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$53,204
Home Value$142,800
Median Rent$859
Poverty Rate15.0%
Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
Unemployment3.4%
Avg Temperature52.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population52,833
Population Density2,570 per sq mi
Median Age39.6 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.3% Black 13.1% Hispanic 2.3% Other 13.3%
White71.3%
Black or African American13.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.3%

Language

English Only94.3%
Spanish Speakers5.7%
English 94.3% Spanish 5.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.5%
Health Insurance91.4%

Income

29% below avg
Median Household Income$53,204
Per Capita Income$30,967
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,072
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate15.0%
Total Establishments (County)6,969
County GDP$15,029M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation542
Healthcare Facilities693
Retail Stores775
Manufacturing341
Total Establishments6,969

Industry Mix

Restaurants 542 Healthcare 693 Retail 775 Manufacturing 341

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,723
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,154

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.5 min
Work From Home5.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$142,800
Zillow Home Value Index$179,871

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,450
Price Per Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold (month)44
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops25.5%
Active Inventory110

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied60.1%

Rental Costs

26% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$859
Zillow Rent Index$1,049

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,154
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.31%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma12.2%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.4%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate9,275 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)693
Restaurants (County)542

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

29°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.0 in
Annual Snowfall43.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Land Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density2,570 per sq mi
Latitude41.3728°
Longitude-82.1080°
County FIPS39093

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 46.7%

Republican +5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
High School+87.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,570 per sq mi
Land Area20.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)12
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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