Fairport Harbor is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States, along Lake Erie at the mouth of the Grand River. The population was 3,108 at the 2020 census. A far-eastern suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits about 35 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $247,900 (Realtor.com Lake County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
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Home prices in Fairport Harbor
The median listing price in Fairport Harbor is $247,900.
Top places in Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and lighthouse
Finnish Heritage Museum
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Commuting from Fairport Harbor
Driving: approximately 35 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 35–45 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 Fairport Harbor
Public schools: Fairport Harbor Exempted Village 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.
Fairport Harbor FAQs
What is the housing market like in Fairport Harbor, OH? The median listing price in Fairport Harbor is $247,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Fairport Harbor, OH? Driving: approximately 35 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 35–45 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
Which school district serves Fairport Harbor, OH? Fairport Harbor is served by Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
