Cost of Living in Elyria, OH

Population 52,833 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Elyria cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $143,000, rents near $859 a month.

Elyria sits roughly 25 miles west of Cleveland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 47

Rent 65

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Elyria

The median home value in Elyria is $142,800 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $859/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,204/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 59.2°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Elyria has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$142,800

53% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$179,871

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$859/mo

35% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,048/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.9x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$686

1 BR

$748

2 BR

$929

3 BR

$1,199

4 BR

$1,374

Owner-occupied 60.1%

Renter-occupied 39.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$859

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,473/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

24.3 min

10% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

5.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

80.6%

Carpooled

11.1%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

1.8%

Bicycle

0.1%

Work from home

5.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%

Total Sales Tax 7.2%

State rate 5.8%

Avg local rate 1.4%

Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$53,204

29% below avg

Per Capita Income

$30,967

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

15% above avg

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Labor Force Participation

61.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.3%

Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6

Male median age 38.4

Female median age 40.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.2°F

Avg Low

41.2°F

Annual Precip

36.7"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	45	59	70	79	82	80	75	63	49	39
Low °F	20	21	29	39	49	59	62	60	53	43	34	26
Precip"	2.11	1.66	2.48	3.28	3.64	3.87	3.56	3.63	3.74	3.50	2.96	2.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good

90.9%

Good air days/yr

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

243

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

85%

4-Year Graduation Rate

16:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

6,041

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Elyria, OH?

Elyria has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Elyria, OH?

The median gross rent in Elyria is $859 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Elyria?

The median home value in Elyria is $142,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Elyria?

The median household income in Elyria is $53,204 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Elyria, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Elyria is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Elyria, OH affordable?

Yes, Elyria is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Elyria?

Elyria has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Elyria at a Glance

Population: 52,833
Median Income: $53,204
Home Value: $142,800
Median Rent: $859/mo
Unemployment: 5.5%
Avg High Temp: 59.2°F
Sales Tax: 7.2%

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