1905 · The Falls · Library of Congress
Elyria’s story
209 years in pictures
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1817Elyria is settled
- 1905The Falls
ElyriaOH
A town of 3,245, settled in 1817. Home to 65 notable people.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
3,245
−0.5% since 2010
Typical home
$190K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
47.7
years
Jobs based here
1,714
Balanced
What makes Elyria stand out
The 3 things Elyria does most differently from other towns.
Tianna Madison-BartolettaFamous people
65 notable people
born in Elyria
Including Tianna Madison-Bartoletta and Mark Povinelli.
$190Ktypical home
Housing
$190K typical home
24% below the OH typical home
Up 4.8% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Elyria
Health
87% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 0 measures, worse on 17.
Elyria’s report card
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Weather
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Clear
H 83° · L 58°
Local news
All →- First Baptist vs WCA - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Elyria Pioneers Girls Volleyball (Elyria, OH) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 16
- Mentor Chr. vs First Baptist - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/14/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elyria. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Elyria home is worth about $190K
The typical Elyria home is worth about $190,000, up 4.8% in a year, 24% below the Ohio typical home.
$190KZillow home value
Typical home value
Elyria$190K
Ohio$249K
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Elyria beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Elyria | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.9% | 14.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 11% | 8.3% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.1% | 7.7% |
Mercy Regional Medical Center
5.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
19th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1985
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Elyria’s public schools outperform 31% of Ohio districts
The public schools Elyria’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary School | K–4 | 441 | C− |
| Westwood Middle School | 5–8 | 480 | C− |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center | PK | 302 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Elyria has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–37°
Spring40–58°
Summer62–81°
Fall45–62°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Elyria
Most working residents leave Elyria for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Elyria (17%), Cleveland (8%) and Lorain (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Elyria2%
Elyria17%
Cleveland8%
Lorain7%
Westlake6%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,714
jobs based in Elyria
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Famous people from Elyria
65 notable people were born in Elyria.
About Elyria
City in Ohio, United States
Elyria ( ə-LEER-ee-ə) is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The city is at the forks of the Black River in Northeast Ohio. The population was 52,656 at the 2020 census. Located 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area and home to Lorain County Community College.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1817
- Population
- 52,656
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 715 ft
- ZIP code
- 44035, 44036
- Area code
- 440
Elyria’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Elyria.
ElyriaLorainAmherstSheffieldElyria
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