Kirtland is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,937 at the 2020 census. Kirtland is known for being the early headquarters of the Latter Day Saint movement from 1831 to 1837 and the site of the movement's first temple, the Kirtland Temple, completed in 1836. The Kirtland Temple and nearby Historic Kirtland Village are maintained as historic sites highlighting that era. The city is also the location for multiple parks in the Lake Metroparks system, as well as the Holden Arboretum. It sits about 23 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $497,450 (Realtor.com Lake County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Driving: approximately 23 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 25–30 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 Kirtland
Public schools: Kirtland Local 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.
Kirtland FAQs
What is the housing market like in Kirtland, OH? The median listing price in Kirtland is $497,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Kirtland, OH? Driving: approximately 23 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 25–30 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
Which school district serves Kirtland, OH? Kirtland is served by Kirtland Local School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
