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Houses in Elyria, OH (Lorain County) — Census median home value $142,800, county listing prices down about 8.0% over the past year. Market data for Elyria houses and the broader area.
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Elyria, OH is in Lorain County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Elyria and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 52,833, with a median household income of $53,204. Census data puts Elyria houses at a median value of $142,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Lorain County's current median listing price runs $309,900, down about 8.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Elyria housing market
Elyria is in Lorain County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elyria and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$142,800
Population (Census ACS)
52,833
Median household income
$53,204
County price trend (2025)
5.64% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Elyria market snapshot
Population
52,833
County
Lorain County
Median Household Income
$53,204
Median Home Value (city)
$142,800
Median Listing Price (Lorain County)
$309,900
Median Gross Rent
$859/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-8.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elyria's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $142,800. Separately, Lorain County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $309,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lorain County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elyria has an estimated population of 52,833 and a median household income of $53,204, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elyria's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Elyria data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
52,833
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$142,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,204
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$859
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.64%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$309,900
Census place type
city
County
Lorain County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.56 sq mi
Census GEOID
3925256
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Elyria
Schools
Lorain City — 16 schools, 5,935 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lorain addresses may be served by Lorain City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Elyria FAQ
What are houses worth in Elyria, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elyria at $142,800. Lorain County's current median listing price runs $309,900, down about 8.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Elyria, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Elyria, Census ACS data shows a median value of $142,800. Active listing prices in Lorain County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Elyria, OH?
Elyria houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lorain County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Elyria, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elyria's population at approximately 52,833.
What's the median rent in Elyria, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elyria at approximately $859 per month.
What is the median household income in Elyria, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elyria at approximately $53,204.
Is the Elyria housing market growing?
Lorain County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Elyria, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elyria's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Elyria, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lorain City for many Elyria addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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