City safety & data profile

ElyriaOH

Elyria, OH is a 54K-resident city in Lorain County with a median household income of $54,945.

Lorain County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Elyria, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Elyria has a population larger than 81% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $156,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

54K
Population
Top 19%
By size
$54,945
Median income
$156,100
Median home
16.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Elyria

Elyria posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Elyria area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Elyria

Where Elyria income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,945 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Elyria, OH beyond the headline numbers

Elyria sits inside Lorain County, Ohio, at roughly 41.37°N, -82.11°W. Population 53,775, $54,945 median household income. Median home value $156,100, median rent $906. Poverty rate 16.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Elyria's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.5%, then high blood pressure at 40.4%. 1 hospital in/around Elyria, 4/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Elyria from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
53,775
Elyria
Median Income
$54,945
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,100
-31% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lorain County) - Elyria's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
317K+5%
Median Income
$73,347+42%
Median Home Value
$223,200+59%
Poverty Rate
12.1%-17%
Unemployment
4.3%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Elyria, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$906/mo
Poverty Rate
16.7% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%
Work From Home 6.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 71%
African American 12.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
40.4%
Obesity
39.5%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.7%
Diabetes
15.7%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.2%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER
ELYRIA · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Elyria, OH? ▼
Elyria, OH has a population of 53,775 people, located in Lorain County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Elyria? ▼
The median household income in Elyria, OH is $54,945 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
What is the median home value in Elyria? ▼
The median home value in Elyria, OH is $156,100. Median rent is $906/month.
What are the top health concerns in Elyria? ▼
The top health indicators in Elyria include Short Sleep Duration (41.5%), High Blood Pressure (40.4%), Obesity (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Elyria? ▼
Elyria has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Elyria? ▼
The median age in Elyria, OH is 39.4 years. 17.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Elyria, OH is located in Lorain County, Ohio. With a population of 54K and a $54,945 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Elyria area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Elyria's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Elyria area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lorain County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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