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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Sebastian Chavez

What I wish I knew before living in Elyria

Hi all, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. Homes are going for about $142,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Elyria sits at 254.6 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work hon...

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Axel W.

Best areas to explore in Elyria?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $142,800 on average. Median household income is $53,204, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changin...

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Elijah Myers

Best industries in Elyria right now

Random thought, Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $53,204, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Santiago Mendoza

Best coffee shops in Elyria?

Hey folks, Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Lillian

Unpopular opinion about Elyria

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $142,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor a...

4 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Keith R.

Things that make Elyria unique

Hi all, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $142,800, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Chloe Peterson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Elyria?

Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has im...

1 replies 8 upvotes housing
Abigail D.

Anyone regret moving to Elyria?

So, I relocated for work and Rent is about $859/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you a...

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Elijah Myers

Moving to Elyria with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience?

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dc_christian

Elyria is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Lillian

Elyria in the winter -how bad?

Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Axel W.

Is Elyria getting better or worse?

With a population of 52,833, Elyria is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the c...

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dc_christian

Is Elyria walkable?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Amy L.

Cost of living reality check -Elyria

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Raleigh and Crime rate is something to consider -Elyria sits at 254.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. With a population of 52,833, Elyria is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very ...

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Axel W.

Commute times in Elyria -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Elyria sits at 254.6 per 100K.

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Keith R.

What Elyria does better than anywhere else

My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Nova Richardson

Moving to Elyria -what should I know?

Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I t...

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Christian T.

Best neighborhoods in Elyria

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs?

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Reagan Moore

Working remotely from Elyria

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 52,833, Elyria is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. Rent is about $859/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $142,800 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is d...

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Arianna

Rent in Elyria getting crazy

Alright, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Axel W.

Starting a business in Elyria?

Hey, Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Parker

What I wish I knew before living in Elyria

I'm single, late 50s, and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Aurora Kelly

Best kept secrets of Elyria, OH

Hey, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. Homes are going for about $142,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks in advance! People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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Nova Richardson

Things that make Elyria unique

We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $142,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Nova Richardson

Is Elyria walkable?

I'm originally from Chicago and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is ...

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Mackenzie Ruiz

Top 5 things I love about Elyria

Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. Rent is about $859/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Arianna

Relocating to Elyria, OH -pros and cons?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks! Property taxes are high but yo...

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Jaxon Reed

Elyria vs Baltimore -which is better?

Household incomes average around $53,204 in Elyria. Rent is about $859/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downto...

23 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Chloe Peterson

How are the schools in Elyria?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

1 replies 10 upvotes qa
Jackson R.

What I wish I knew before living in Elyria

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $142,800, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,833 people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. Household incomes average aroun...

5 replies 25 upvotes living
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