Elyria, Ohio

Back to Elyria, OH housing info, Lorain County, Ohio, OH smaller cities, OH small cities, All Cities.   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Elyria, OH Lorain County Population in July 2008: 54,979. Population change since 2000: -1.7%   Males: 26,407   (48.0%) Females: 28,572   (52.0%) Median resident age:   34.8 years Ohio median age:   36.2 years Zip codes: 44035, 44036. Elyria Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,964 (it was $38,156 in 2000) Elyria:   $42,964 Ohio:   $46,597 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,721 Elyria:   $21,721 Ohio:   $24,581 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $120,607 (it was $92,800 in 2000) Elyria:   $120,607 Ohio:   $137,800 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $130,978; Detached houses: $141,595; Townhouses or other attached units: $131,879; In 2-unit structures: $76,183; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $132,401; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $133,977; Mobile homes: $22,916 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 44035 Elyria, OH residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: Fresh Air Floor Care Jaworski Coatings, Inc Races in Elyria: White Non-Hispanic (80.0%) Black (14.2%) Hispanic (2.8%) Two or more races (2.6%) American Indian (1.1%) Other race (1.0%) 2008 cost of living index in Elyria: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Elyria, Ohio on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Elyria is mentioned 449 times on our forum: Elyria Private Schools  (2 replies) Commute from Beachwood to Elyria  (21 replies) Lap Band Doctors in Elyria  (3 replies) Is Elyria really that bad?  (16 replies) Relocating from Atlanta,GA to Elyria,OH  (1 reply) Cleveland Crime: 2009  (485 replies) Latest news from Elyria, OH collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (23.8%), Irish (14.3%), English (10.9%), Polish (7.5%), United States (5.9%), Italian (5.7%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1965 Elevation: 733 feet Land area: 19.9 square miles. Population density: 2765 people per square mile   (average).

Latitude: 41.37 N, Longitude: 82.10 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,326 (+5.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 11,480 (43.4%)

Area code: 440

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Elyria, Ohio business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	11.9%
Ohio:	10.4%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.56
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Elyria, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Elyria-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Elyria city center killed 18 people and injured 200 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1953, a category 4 tornado 21.6 miles away from the city center killed 17 people and injured 379 people.

Elyria-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from Elyria center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 LG, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2006 at 20:11:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MW, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from Elyria center
On 3/12/2007 at 23:18:16, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/2003 at 19:21:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 55.2 miles away from Elyria center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: Jerald Sowell - 2005 NFL player (New York Jets, born: Jan 21, 1974), Tim Rattay - 2005 NFL player (San Francisco 49ers, born: Mar 15, 1977), Robert Nelson - College basketball player (Evansville Aces).

Main business address for: INVACARE CORP (ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES).

Political contributions by individuals in Elyria, OH

• Lorain County Regional Airport (Runways: 1, Air Taxi Ops: 7,600, Itinerant Ops: 15,500, Local Ops: 19,500, Military Ops: 10)
• Elyria Airport (Runways: 1, Air Taxi Ops: 800, Itinerant Ops: 3,500, Local Ops: 10,000)
• Carroll's Airport (Runways: 1)
• Richards Airport (Runways: 2)
• Emh Regional Medical Center Heliport

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Notable locations in Elyria: Midway Industrial Park (A), Cherry Ridge Golf Club (B), Spring Valley Golf Club (C), Taylor Woods Industrial Park (D), Lorain County Courthouse (E), Fire Station Number 2 (F), Lorain County Jail (G), Lorain County Law Library (H), Arthur Ely Memorial Fire Station Number 1 (I), Lorain Detention Home (J), Elyria Methodist Home (K), Elyria Public Library (L), Hazel Webber Home for Girls (M). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Midway Crossings Shopping Center (1), Midway Mall Shopping Center (2), Midway Square Shopping Center (3), Elyria Shopping Center (4), Northgate Shopping Center (5). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Elyria include: Holy Cross Polish Roman Catholic Church (A), Jones Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (B), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (C), Lake Avenue United Church of Christ (D), Asbury United Methodist Church (E), Magyar United Church of Christ (F), B'nai Abraham (G), Original Church of God (H), Bethany Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Ridgelawn Cemetery (1), North Murray Ridge Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Rivers: East Branch Black River (A), West Branch Black River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Elyria include: Black River State Reservation (1), Hilltop Park (2), Cascade Park (3), Washington Avenue Historic District (4), West Recreation Field (5), Ely Park (6), Ely Stadium (7), Elyria South Park (8), Elywood Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Elyria Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attraction: Hickories Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 509 Washington Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map Hotels: Elyria Howard Johnson Inn (1724 Lorain Blvd) (1), Best Western Inn (636 Griswold Road) (2), Best Western (636 Griswold Road) (3), Country Inn-Suites Elyria (645 Griswold Road) (4), Comfort Inn Elyria (739 Leona Street) (5), Econo Lodge Elyria (523 Griswold Road) (6), Elyria-Days Inn Lorain (621 Midway Blvd) (7), Elyria Motel (701 Oberlin Elyria Road) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Courts: Government Offices - Sheffield Village- Administration Offices- Municipal Complex- Mayor's C (4340 Colorado Avenue) (1), Lorain County Administration Building - Lorain County Domestic Relations Juvenile C (348 2nd Street) (2), Court Tv (225 Court) (3), Elyria City - City Hall- Safety Service Director- Municipal Court- Clerk's Of (328 Broad Street) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Air pollution trends in Elyria

Pollutant: Carbon Monoxide 2nd Max at 3 sites: 2.4 ppm in 2005 (it was 4.5 ppm in 2000, 5.3 ppm in 1990).
Pollutant: Ozone 4th Max at 5 sites: 0.086 ppm in 2005 (it was 0.078 ppm in 2000, 0.085 ppm in 1990).
Pollutant: Ozone 2nd Max at 5 sites: 0.106 ppm in 2005 (it was 0.101 ppm in 2000, 0.108 ppm in 1990).
Pollutant: Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) Weighted Annual Mean at 7 sites: 29.7 µ/m³ in 2005 (it was 30.9 µ/m³ in 2000, 33.4 µ/m³ in 1990).
Pollutant: Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) Weighted Annual Mean at 7 sites: 18.0 µ/m³ in 2005 (it was 17.6 µ/m³ in 2000).
Pollutant: Lead: 0.03 µ/m³ in 2005 (it was 0.03 µ/m³ in 2000, 0.10 µ/m³ in 1990).
Pollutant: Sulfur Oxides Annual Mean at 5 sites: 0.0061 ppm in 2005 (it was 0.0057 ppm in 2000, 0.0112 ppm in 1990).

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Ohio:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	66.2%
Whole state:	67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	6.8%
Whole state:	5.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This city:	11.7%
Whole state:	10.6%

This city:	5.1%
Whole state:	4.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elyria, OH

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• Knights Inn Elyria Lorain, 523 Griswold Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, Phone: (440) 324-3911, Fax: (440) 324-3911
• Comfort Inn, 739 Leona St, Elyria, OH 44035, Phone: (440) 324-7676
• Best Western Inn, 636 Griswold Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, Phone: (800) 528-1234
• Country Inn & Suites, 645 Griswold Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, Phone: (440) 324-0099, Fax: (440) 324-1199
• Red Roof Elyria, 621 Midway Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035, Phone: (440) 324-4444, Fax: (440) 324-3709

4.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($48,222 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.83%
Ohio average:	5.31%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($405 average AGI)

Lorain County:	0.10%
Ohio average:	0.10%

from Cuyahoga County, OH	2.28% ($52,984 average AGI)
from Erie County, OH	0.23% ($39,816)
from Medina County, OH	0.19% ($49,281)

4.89% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,302 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.89%
Ohio average:	5.79%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($232 average AGI)

Lorain County:	0.03%
Ohio average:	0.04%

to Cuyahoga County, OH	1.39% ($37,059 average AGI)
to Erie County, OH	0.27% ($37,661)
to Medina County, OH	0.21% ($43,190)

• Fire: 241
• Hazardous Condition: 229
• Service Call: 67
• Good Intent Call: 40