Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Elyria, OH
About Elyria
By the turn of the 20th century, Elyria was a town of about 8,000. In 1908, Elyria Memorial Hospital was built. In the first half of the 20th century, the town developed some manufacturing, as well as a range of retail businesses. It sits about 29 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $198,500 (Realtor.com Lorain County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Elyria
The median listing price in Elyria is $198,500.
Top places in Elyria
- Cascade Park
- Midway Mall
- Elyria Amtrak Station
- University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.
Commuting from Elyria
- Driving: approximately 29 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-90 — roughly 30–40 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
Schools in Elyria
Public schools: Elyria 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.
Elyria FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elyria, OH?
The median listing price in Elyria is $198,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Elyria, OH?
Driving: approximately 29 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-90 — roughly 30–40 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Elyria, OH?
Elyria is served by Elyria 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.