At a Glance
Median Income
$53,204
$30,967 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
Zillow: $179,871
Median Rent
$859/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
1,712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elyria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elyria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elyria a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elyria residents earn a median household income of $53,204 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,967. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elyria is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,871. Median rent is $859/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Elyria reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,712/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Elyria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elyria has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population52,833
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,570/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,204
Per Capita$30,967
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent$859
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$179,871
Housing Units25,461
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property1,712/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary385/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Elyria was founded in 1817.
The median home in Elyria was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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