Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Willoughby, OH
About Willoughby
Willoughby is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States, along the Chagrin River. The population was 23,959 at the time of the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits about 22 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $347,450 (Realtor.com Lake County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Willoughby
The median listing price in Willoughby is $347,450.
Top places in Willoughby
- Historic downtown Willoughby
- Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library.
- Erie Street corridor.
Commuting from Willoughby
- Driving: approximately 22 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 Willoughby
Public schools: primarily the 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.
Willoughby FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Willoughby, OH?
The median listing price in Willoughby is $347,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Willoughby, OH?
Driving: approximately 22 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 25–30 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Willoughby, OH?
Willoughby is served by primarily the 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.