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Elyria, OH

Founded 1817Lorain CountyElev. 218 m
Population
52,833
Median home
$142,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Elyria

Elyria is home to roughly 52,833 residents. Elyria was founded in 1817 and sits in Lorain County. The median age is 39.6 and the median household income is $53,204. Homes carry a median value of $142,800, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.5%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
52,833
Median age
39.6
Median household income
$53,204
Per-capita income
$30,967
Poverty rate
17.5%
High-school grad or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
22.5 min
Work from home
5.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.5%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black12.8%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.7%
Sales & office22.5%
Production, transportation & material moving20.5%
Service19.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$142,800
Median gross rent
$859/mo
Owner-occupied
60.1%
Median year built
1966
Households
23,016
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Elyria has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading55%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Black River Career Prep High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Elyria High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eastern Heights Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Northwood Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Westwood Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Constellation Schools: Elyria CommunityElementarycharter
Eastern Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Ely Elementary SchoolElementary
Hamilton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Northwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Westwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Elyria Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Elyria204
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Elyria1,467
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elyria Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elyria.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lorain County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elyria is in Lorain County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elyria was founded in 1817 and sits in Lorain County. Elevation ~218 m.

Map of Elyria
Elyria, OH
Where Elyria is
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Historic places

37 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Soldiers and Sailors MonumentOld Railroad StationWashington Terrace ApartmentsWebber, A. R., HouseLersch, John, HouseCarlin, Patrick, HouseStarr, Horace C., House and Carriage BarnsOld District Nine Schoolhouse
Notable people from Elyria
Tianna Madison-BartolettaMark PovinelliKeefe BrasselleWilliam S. KenyonThelma DrakeClayton RawsonNorma AndersonWayne BarlowEdward Dexter HolbrookHaruki Nakamura
People searches in Elyria
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Nearby cities
North Ridgeville (5 mi)Lorain (6 mi)Westlake (11 mi)Strongsville (15 mi)Brunswick (17 mi)Lakewood (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elyria, OH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elyria, Ohio.

Luis Antonio Torres, 42
Elyria · Lorain County · 44035
AKA Luis Torres, Luis A Torres
Kenneth Allen Harris, 63
Elyria · 44035
AKA Kenneth A Harris, Kenneth Harris
Joshua Mitchell, 49
Elyria · 44035
AKA Joshua A Mitchell, Joshua Adam Mitchell
Charles Shannon Smith, 54
Elyria · Lorain County · 44035
AKA Charles S Smith, John Smith
Matthew Scott Harris, 47
Elyria · 44035
AKA Matthew S Harris, Matthew Harris
Matthew Lee Miller, 41
Elyria · 44035
AKA Matthew Miller, Matt L Miller
Jason C Allen, 51
Elyria · 44035
AKA Jason Curtis Allen, Jason Allen
Anthony D Taylor, 30
Elyria · 44035
AKA Anthony Devon Taylor, Anthony Taylor
Raymond Lugo, 81
Elyria · 44035
AKA Raymond L Lugo, Raymond Louis Lugo
Anthony Jamar Jordan, 35
Elyria · 44035
AKA Chistopher Nitty Harris, Jamal Anthony Jordan
Christopher K Smith, 43
Elyria · 44035
AKA Christopher Smith
William Ray Harrison, 63
Elyria · 44035
AKA William R Harrison, William Harrison
William Quinn Brown-Nettles, 35
Elyria · 44035
AKA William Nettles, William Quinn Brown-Nettles
Michael John Mitchell, 56
Elyria · 44035
AKA Michael Mitchell, Mike Mitchell
Robert A Scott, 39
Elyria · 44035
AKA Robert Scott
James Hal Williams, 76
Elyria · 44035
AKA James Williams, James Hal Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elyria — frequently asked

What is the population of Elyria, Ohio?
Elyria has a population of about 52,833, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elyria?
The median home value in Elyria is $142,800, and the median gross rent is $859/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elyria safe? What is the crime rate?
Elyria Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 204 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elyria face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lorain County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Elyria?
Elyria has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elyria?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Elyria. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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