Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cathy's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
M Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) C-
The Hickories Museum
Museum
Elyria Arts Council
Art Gallery
Atlas Cinemas 8
Cinema
Ely Stadium
Stadium
North Ridgeville Lanes
Bowling Alley
Regal Cinemas 20
Cinema
Food and Drink (30) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hanini Subz
Deli
Boomers
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Suzin L. Chocolatier
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Elner's Ice Cream & More
Sweets
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Franklin Brewing Co.
Beverages
Chipotle
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Pub
Bar
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Lift with Lyss
Gym
Inside Out Pilates
Gym
Lorain County Transportation & Community Center.
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Expresso Bakery
Bakery
Dale's Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Apples
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Cascade Park
Park
Elywood Park
Park
Ely Park
Park
Pioneer Plaza
Park
Bell Avenue Park
Park
The North Coast Inland Trail in Elyria
Park
West Recreation Field
Park
Elyria South Park
Park
Cambridge Court Park
Park
Black River Reservation - High Meadows
Park
Black River State Reservation
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Finwood Estate Park
Park
Chestnut Commons Park
Park
Wild Field Parkay
Park
Sandy Ridge Reservation
Park
Black River Reservation
Park
Shops (63) A+
The Barber Lounge
Hairdresser
Flowers By Sharon
Florist
Wigland
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Hanini Plus
Beauty
Kaplan's Furniture
Furniture
Mystical Moon Boutique
Clothing
Computer-Tek
Electronics
Name Brand Paints and Closeouts
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Focal Points Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Elyria Hardware
Home Improvement
Puffers Floral Shoppe
Florist
East River Convenient
Convenience Store
Mistah Red's Kutz
Beauty
Finest Nails Salon
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Vandemark Jewelers
Fashion
truenorth
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Target
Department Store
Gabe's
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elyria.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Elyria
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Elyria is 87/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B

Elyria crime rates are 2,102 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
1,904 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
198 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D-

The median income in Elyria is $43,816 - which is 14% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$43,816 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Arthur Ely Memorial Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Lorain County Justice Center
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
Hospital
Pearl Dental
Dentist
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Lorain County Sheriff
Police
Signature Smiles Dental
Dentist
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Walk In Urgent Care
Clinic
Cleveland Clinic - Family Health & Surgery Center
Hospital
Discount Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Ohio state patrol post - elyria
Police
Discount Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Elyria home prices are $107,600 - which is 18% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$107,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Elyria graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (15) F
St Mary Elementary School
Ely Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Northwood Middle School
Eastern Heights Middle School
Franklin Elementary School
St Jude School
Oakwood Elementary School
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Prospect Elementary School
Elyria Early Childhood Center
Windsor Elementary School
Westwood Middle School
Crestwood Elementary School
Vincent Elementary School
First Baptist Christian School
Lake Ridge Academy
Southview Middle School
Helen Steiner Rice Es
High Schools (4) F
Elyria High School
Elyria Catholic High School
Life Skills Center Of Elyria
First Baptist Christian School
Lake Ridge Academy
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ratings B-

Elyria has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C
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Elyria, Ohio Offers Everything You Need 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) I have lived in Elyria Ohio and the surrounding areas all of my life and have watched it grow and change over the years. The community is really quite nice if you are looking for city life without moving directly into the bigger metropolitan areas. Elyria is located off of inters ...Read More tate 90 and route 2, allowing quick access to Cleveland where you can enjoy many of their fine attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the I-X Center.

In Elyria one will find all of their health care needs met with a variety of doctors, specialists, and their own hospital. Elyria is also one of the areas bigger shopping districts. Midway Mall contains the major retailers such as JCPenney, Sears, and Macy's along with many smaller shops scattered throughout. In the surrounding shopping centers they have Toys R Us, Target, and Lowes. Restaurants of all varieties and price ranges are located in and around the mall. While in Elyria you won't want to miss Pandy's Garden Center. During spring and summer they have everything you will need to decorate and care for your lawn and garden, then at the holidays they transform into a wonderful Christmas shop. They have one of Northern Ohio's biggest displays and selection of trees and decorations.

Elyria, OH also has some very nice parks where one can enjoy the outdoors. Cascade Park is wonderful. It is set in a ravine that was formed by glaciers. The Black River runs through it and has beautiful waterfalls along its path. The park's large hill is a big hit. People go sledding there in the winter and watch fireworks from it on the 4th of July. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elyria? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cascade Park
      Elywood Park
      Ely Park
      Pioneer Plaza
      Bell Avenue Park
      The North Coast Inland Trail in Elyria
      West Recreation Field
      Elyria South Park

      Entertainment

      The Hickories Museum
      Elyria Arts Council
      Atlas Cinemas 8
      Ely Stadium
      North Ridgeville Lanes
      Regal Cinemas 20

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Hanini Subz
      Boomers
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Suzin L. Chocolatier
      Little Caesars
      Elner's Ice Cream & More

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elyria? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Elyria.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elyria? The cost of living in Elyria is 87/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
      Elyria
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elyria? Elyria crime rates are 2,102, which are 1% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,102 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      30%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Elyria? The median income in Elyria is $43,816 which is 14% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $43,81621% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,20116% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Elyria a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
      Cleveland Clinic - Family Health & Surgery Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Discount Drug Mart
      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elyria home prices? Elyria home prices are $107,600 - which is 18% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $107,60042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74022% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Elyria have good schools? The Elyria graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Elyria a good place to live? Elyria has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      5 total surveys

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