Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Eastlake, OH
About Eastlake
Eastlake is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It takes its name from its location northeast of Cleveland, following along the shore of Lake Erie. The population was 17,670 at the 2020 census. The 2003 North America blackout stemmed from an Eastlake generating station going offline. It sits about 21 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $249,900 (Realtor.com Lake County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Eastlake
The median listing price in Eastlake is $249,900.
Top places in Eastlake
- Classic Park
- Lake Erie shoreline
- Vine Street commercial corridor.
Commuting from Eastlake
- Driving: approximately 21 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 20–30 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
- Bus/transit: LAKETRAN operates local bus service in Lake County; no direct public transit link to Cleveland found.
Schools in Eastlake
Public schools: Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Eastlake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Eastlake, OH?
The median listing price in Eastlake is $249,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Eastlake, OH?
Driving: approximately 21 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 20–30 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Eastlake, OH?
Eastlake is served by Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.