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Elyria, OH

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Population
53,634
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
719 ft
Median Home Value
$156,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,945
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Elyria in context.

OverallBest places in OhioPopulation ranking#14 highest population in OhioNearest larger communityParma, Ohio20 miles away · 78,581 residents.

About Elyria

Elyria is the county seat of Lorain County and part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits at the forks of the Black River, where founder Heman Ely built early mills after establishing the village in 1817. The city has a large park system, Lorain County Community College nearby, and a history rooted in industry, transportation, and county government. Elyria feels more like an older Northeast Ohio city than a newer suburb, with civic institutions and river geography shaping the place.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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