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Lyndhurst, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Lyndhurst

In Lyndhurst, about 61% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Lyndhurst than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyndhurst had a median family income of $64,961. More so than most places, the people in Lyndhurst generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Lyndhurst are poor than in most places in Ohio. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Lyndhurst than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($16,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lyndhurst. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Lyndhurst can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Lyndhurst Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Lyndhurst was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Lyndhurst, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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