A small riverside city just outside downtown Cleveland
Halfway between Sandusky and Cleveland, Ohio’s city of Elyria, home to more than 53,000 people, offers regional attractions like Lake Erie, a small-town environment and large employers like UH Elyria Medical Center and Lorain County. It’s home to national businesses, including Invacare and Ridge Tool Company – makers of Ridgid brand tools – while providing easy commuting routes across the region. This small Cleveland suburb sits less than 8 miles south of Lake Erie and less than 5 miles northeast of the Lorain County Regional Airport. “It’s not so congested and we still have access to major highways,” says Michelle Ramirez, Realtor with Howard Hanna. “And our taxes are more affordable. It’s a small community.”
A magnificent architectural building with a patriotic World War II memorial in Downtown Elyria, OH.
Scenic pathway from Elywood Park to Cascade Park offer Elyria residents outdoor activities.
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Increasingly competitive real estate market
Founded as a village in 1817, nearly 80% of Elyria’s homes were built before 1980. Single-family home styles reflect the times, with the most popular styles being colonial revivals and ranch-style homes. Condos and townhomes are also available, though most are primarily located in the city's southeast corner. Prices for condos and townhomes range from $92,000 to $225,000, while single-family homes usually sell for between $40,000 and $600,000. The median home price is $185,000, up 12% from the previous year.
Ranches are another common home style found in Elyria, OH.
There is a wide array of architectural styles found in Elyria, OH.
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Picturesque waterfalls at Cascade Park
Elyria Parks and Recreation lists 14 parks on their website, though Lorain County Metro Parks operate Cascade Park and Elywood. Park amenities include historical monuments, fitness trails, an ice rink, dog parks, playground equipment and swimming pools. Trails through the park system provide hikers with views of urban waterfalls along the Black River, and Cascade Park and Elywood Park offer wooded green space to explore on the banks of the river. The 2022/23 Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicates the city plans to reduce the number of pools and aquatics facilities to one, to be located at East Park or the city’s recreation center on the south side.
The East Cascade Falls are a sight to see, just off of Ely Square, in Elyria, OH.
The Soldiers Monument has been greeting visitors to Ely Square since 1888 in downtown Elyria, OH.
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Local cafes and eateries in downtown Elyria
West River Road North holds a commercial corridor where residents can find chains like Applebee’s and Olive Garden alongside national brands like Home Depot and Target. The area once was home to Midway Mall, but the property is now closed, and city officials plan to redevelop it into a health, wellness and industrial innovation park. Eastern Heights and Chestnut Heights offer smaller pockets of shopping opportunities, and Chestnut Heights holds the city’s Walmart Supercenter. Grocery options include Giant Eagle Supermarket, ALDI and Save-A-Lot. Local restaurants are slowly returning to Elyria’s downtown, with Erie Island Coffee Company and Foundry Kitchen and Bar earning love from Elyrians.
The Korean BBQ sandwich is a house favorite at Foundry Kitchen & Bar in Elyria Neighborhood.
Foundry Kitchen & Bar offers Elyria neighborhood residents a warm welcoming environment.
Erie Island Coffee is serving up hot coffee early in the morning for Elyria residents.
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Elyria Arts Council looms large
The arts thrive in Elyria thanks to the Elyria Arts Council, which hosts events year-round and offers classes in painting, photography and pottery. The EAC is also home to a gallery that showcases local artists and holds book signings with local authors. The west wall of the Elyria Public Library boasts murals that deliver a positive or socially imperative message. Promoting arts and culture, the Community Foundation of Lorain County awards community and organizational grants to local efforts, and in 2023, the EAC was awarded nearly $30,000 by the foundation. Ramirez says the city also hosts a full calendar of events to keep the community engaged. "There's an apple festival downtown every year. We have cider and apple dumplings with ice cream, and it's a big gathering. The high school band comes out and plays at the square."
Residents of Elyria enjoy it's modern library to check out books, movies and more.
Elyria Performing Arts Center where members of the community can watch performances by students.
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Elyria City School District
The Elyria City School District earns an overall grade of B-minus on Niche. The district has five elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. More than 5,800 students attend school in the district, giving it an overall student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The average graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1180. Private options within the city include Elyria Catholic High School and Open Door Christian School.
Teens are offered a great education at Elyria High School.
K through 5th grade students attend Elyria Elementary School
Eastern Heights Middle School in Lorain, Ohio.
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Easy commute to Cleveland and the airport
With interstates 80 and 90 running through the north end of town, residents are roughly 30 miles from downtown Cleveland and 52 miles from Akron. Interstate 80 also connects drivers to New York City, 475 miles to the east. The city is part of the Lorain County Transit system, which connects bus riders to the rest of the great Cleveland metro area. Though the Lorain County Regional Airport sits just outside Elyria, the larger Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is less than 20 miles away, allowing travelers to fly internationally.
Flood risks being addressed
Both August of 2022 and 2023 brought substantial rains to Elyria, leading to flooding basements and overflowing the city’s sewage system. The city has since completed improvements to the infrastructure to address flooding in those areas most impacted by the flooding, and plans continue for more improvements in the future, Ramirez says. The crime risk is slightly lower in Elyria compared to the region and country overall. The city’s violent and property crime rates tend to rise and fall in conjunction with those of the overall US and the state of Ohio, though Elyria rates are frequently lower.
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On average, homes in Elyria, OH sell after 199 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Elyria, OH over the last 12 months is $195,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Well kept & loved ranch in Del Webb Pioneer Ridge w/ open floor plan featured in this Chatfield Model/ Expedition Series home with a spacious Great Room , Sunroom w/ cathedral ceiling, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an office. Plenty of room to welcome your guests as you walk through the foyer to oak style kitchen w/ plenty of cabinetry, counter space open to Great room. Kitchen w/upgraded
In the heart of Elyria and near LCCC! Home Sweet Home! Welcome to this stunning split-level with modern updates and approx. 2,224 sq ft of living space! You will feel right at home while preparing delicious meals in the beautiful kitchen/open feel concept to the living room and the lovely dining room is close by with the wonderful patio screen doors leading to the patio in the back for convenient
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This partially remodeled property in the Midview School District delivers real potential with the most expensive updates already done and all the material needed to finish included. Located at 160 Kentucky in Elyria is a 1,178 sq ft mobile home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, laundry area, and an open floor plan. Built in 1986, it now features a new roof, new plumbing, new electrical
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Seize the opportunity to own an affordable and versatile Rear Land Parcel in Lorain/Sheffield Township, located within the Clearview Local School District. This unimproved lot measures 42 feet of frontage by 18 feet of depth, totaling 0.02 acres, and is ideally situated between Route 57 and North Ridge Road, placing you close to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and essential services. Commuters
Seize the opportunity to own an affordable and versatile Rear Land Parcel in Lorain/Sheffield Township, located within the Clearview Local School District. This unimproved lot measures 42 feet of frontage by 18 feet of depth, totaling 0.02 acres, and is ideally situated between Route 57 and North Ridge Road, placing you close to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and essential services. Commuters
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BRAND NEW construction and ready for you to make your own selections! Welcome to this new and improved ranch floorplan offering efficient, open-concept living with all bedrooms, bathrooms, and a first-floor laundry conveniently located on the main level—plus a FULL BASEMENT ideal for storage or future finishing. A welcoming foyer entry leads into a spacious great room with a vaulted ceiling and
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Located in Elyria, Ohio, Sherwood Forest Apartments offers great place to call home nestled in a quiet wooded setting. Choose from either 1 or 2 bedroom suites available for rent that feature central air conditioning, abundant parking, private balconies, fully equipped kitchens and storage facilities. Residents of this apartment community love the location as it is near shopping, churches and
218 Gates Ave | DN, Elyria - Spacious 3-bed 1-bath multi-family home! // $ 975 rent / $ 975 deposit //$55 application fee per adult //1-2 pets OK in this unit. After application pre-approval, a PetScreening is required for any animals to proceed with one of our properties; a PetScreening affidavit is still required if you have no pets. (Some breed restrictions apply per HUD guidelines).
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