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Lyndhurst, Ohio

Introduction to Lyndhurst, Ohio

Lyndhurst, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 5 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lyndhurst is home to some 15,279 residents.

Lyndhurst History

Parts of the city of Lyndhurst were originally in the Mayfield Township. The entire city was later incorporated as a part of the Cuyahoga County. Currently, though the major population of Lyndhurst consists of Whites there are also communities of African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islander, and Hispanics or Latinos.

Lyndhurst and nearby Attractions

  • James A. Garfield National Historic Site
  • Western Reserve Historical Society Museum
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Brainard Park
  • Lyndhurst Golf Course

Things To Do In Lyndhurst

Due to its location in the Cuyahoga county, Lyndhurst is close to a number of historical sites and museums. From here one can visit the home of the 20th President of the United States, which is now the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. The Western Reserve Historical Society Museum houses exhibits about the northeast Ohio history in the Hay-McKinney mansion, while the Cleveland Museum of Art has collections of Asian, African, medieval, decorative, and contemporary arts. Also nearby are the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Shaker Museum. Lyndhurst also has its own city hall, a country club, and a golf course. In addition, one can visit the churches lining the streets of this city or simply plan a fun day trip to any of the parks in the area. The city also has quite a few shopping malls that are ideal for the enthusiastic shoppers.

Lyndhurst Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Cuyahoga County Airport.

Lyndhurst Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by the John Carroll University, the Case Western Reserve University, and the Lakeland Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLyndhurst Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLyndhurst Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lyndhurst Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lyndhurst College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lyndhurst Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lyndhurst People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lyndhurst Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lyndhurst, OH

Comparing Lyndhurst 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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