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Elyria, OH


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Elyria, Ohio

Elyria, Ohio is 23 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lorain county. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Elyria is 55,953.

The People and Families of Elyria

In Elyria, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elyria had a median family income of $45,846.

Political Inclinations

Among Elyria political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,553. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Elyria Housing

Of the housing in Elyria, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Elyria, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elyria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

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Comparative Profile of Elyria, OH

Comparing Elyria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use38
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built47

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