Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Sheffield Lake, OH
About Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Lake is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,957 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits about 26 miles west of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $249,900 (Realtor.com Lorain County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Sheffield Lake
The median listing price in Sheffield Lake is $249,900.
Top places in Sheffield Lake
- Lake Erie shoreline and lakefront parks.
- Domonkas Branch Library (Lorain Public Library).
- Quiet lakefront neighborhoods.
Commuting from Sheffield Lake
- Driving: approximately 26 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 25–35 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
Schools in Sheffield Lake
Public schools: Sheffield-Sheffield Lake 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.
Sheffield Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sheffield Lake, OH?
The median listing price in Sheffield Lake is $249,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Sheffield Lake, OH?
Driving: approximately 26 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 25–35 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Sheffield Lake, OH?
Sheffield Lake is served by Sheffield-Sheffield Lake 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
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.