Elyria, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lorain County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Elyria based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Elyria
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 68Income: 35Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 44

Quick Stats

Population

52,833

2023 ACS

Median Income

$53,204

2023

Median Home Value

$142,800

2023

Median Rent

$859

2023

Median Age

39.6

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

88.9

100 = national avg

Elyria is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, with a population of 52,833 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Elyria is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Elyria is $53,204, and the median home value is $142,800. The cost of living index is 88.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $859 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 39.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

52,833

Male

25,377

48.0%

Female

27,456

52.0%

Median Age

39.6

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.5%

High School or Higher

35.8%

Foreign Born

2.8%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

33.0%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.447

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

71.3%

Foreign Born

2.8%

White
71.3%
Black
13.1%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.2%
Two or More
12.6%
Other
1.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%

5,542 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
836 (15.1%)
Puerto Rican
3,198 (57.7%)
Cuban
67 (1.2%)
Dominican
131 (2.4%)
Salvadoran
124 (2.2%)
Guatemalan
12 (0.2%)
Colombian
52 (0.9%)
Honduran
34 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
1,088 (19.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
145 (17.0%)
Chinese
411 (48.3%)
Filipino
56 (6.6%)
Vietnamese
39 (4.6%)
Korean
63 (7.4%)
Japanese
8 (0.9%)
Pakistani
41 (4.8%)
Thai
61 (7.2%)
Taiwanese
23 (2.7%)
Other Asian
4 (0.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
84 (98.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

49,685

English Only

93.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,047 speakers

Limited English

2.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,047 (4.1%)
Chinese
428 (0.9%)
Other Indo-European
198 (0.4%)
German
109 (0.2%)
Other Asian
99 (0.2%)
Arabic
85 (0.2%)
Korean
75 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
61 (0.1%)
Tagalog
49 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
37 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.6%

Limited English Proficiency

2.4%

Spanish
35.6% limited English
Chinese
83.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
7.1% limited English
Other Asian
40.4% limited English
Tagalog
32.6% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,782

5.3% of population

Disability Rate

23.4%

651 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$37,329

Unemployment Rate

13.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
13.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.6%
Vietnam
38.4%
Korea
5.6%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.7%
35-54
20.6%
55-64
23.2%
65-74
29.9%
75+
22.5%

Male Veterans

2,557

91.9%

Female Veterans

225

8.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$37,329

Non-Veteran Income

$32,884

Difference

$4,445

13.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

651

Without Disability

2,131

Disability Rate

23.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

41,462

#1 Ancestry

German

20.2% (10,688)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

11.9% (6,304)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.7% (4,618)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
20.2%
Irish
11.9%
English
8.7%
American
8.7%
Italian
7.5%
Polish
5.6%
Hungarian
3.9%
Scottish
1.9%
French
1.9%
Slovak
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
European
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
Arab
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
British
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

23,016

Family Households

12,600

54.7%

Married Couples

7,736

33.6%

Non-Family Households

10,416

45.3%

Single Mother Households

3,425

14.9%

Single Father Households

1,439

6.3%

Living Alone

8,617

37.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,451

In Married Couple

4,387

46.4%

With Single Mother

3,865

40.9%

With Single Father

1,199

12.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$67,141

Married Couple Income

$82,931

Single Mother Income

$38,094

Single Father Income

$47,351

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,093

Grandparents Responsible

418

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$53,204

-27% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,967

-17% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.5%

+29% vs national

Gini Index

0.4442

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+6% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.0%

of households

How Elyria Compares

Elyria vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Elyria is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Elyria. The median household income here is $53,204.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.9%
$25-50K
24.5%
$50-75K
18.7%
$75-100K
14.3%
$100-150K
12.0%
$150-200K
4.7%
$200K+
2.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

+15% vs OH avg

Labor Force

26,367

Employed

24,899

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.6

Work from Home

5.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

88.9

100 = national avg

-11.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,126

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,480

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
89.0
Food
90.7
Transportation
90.1
Healthcare
92.5
Utilities
92.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,058

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,279

per month

The median household income in Elyria, OH is $53,204, which is 27.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,967. The poverty rate of 17.5% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4442, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 26,367. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 5.4% working from home. About 80.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 88.9, which is 11.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,126 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$193,400

Median List Price

$192,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$137

Days on Market

35

Active Inventory

109

Months of Supply

5.2

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$177,004

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,018

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

23.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

29.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
23.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
29.6%
Listings with Price Drops
30.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 13.8%List Price โ†‘ 1.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

21

New Listings

42

Pending Sales

54

Homes Sold โ†“ 66.7%New Listings โ†“ 28.8%Pending โ†“ 20.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$137

Median List $/SF

$145

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 19.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 9.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Elyria, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cleveland, OH metro area, home prices have risen 321.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cleveland, OH housing market rather than Elyria alone.

40yr โ†‘ 321.7%20yr โ†‘ 73.8%10yr โ†‘ 98.7%5yr โ†‘ 54%2yr โ†‘ 13.5%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cleveland, OH

Elyria vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Elyria is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$142,800

Median Rent

$859

Total Housing Units

25,383

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Owner Occupied

60.1%

Renter Occupied

39.9%

Median Property Tax

$2,119

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$949

Housing Types

Single Family
68.8%
Multi-Family
26.5%
Mobile Home
4.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,119

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.48%

of home value

Median Home Value

$142,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,253

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,119) by the median home value ($142,800). In Elyria, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.48%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Elyria, OH is $193,400 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 35 days on the market. 23.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $137. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,018/month. About 60.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 25,383 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,119. The effective tax rate is 1.48%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.91

per 1,000 residents

+12% vs national

Property Crime Rate

14.79

per 1,000 residents

-14% vs national

Total Crimes

943

2024

Violent Clearance

55%

cases solved

Property Clearance

28%

cases solved

YoY Change

+42.9%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Elyria Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Elyria vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Elyria is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 1858.6%Property โ†‘ 895.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Elyria police solve 68% of aggravated assault cases but only 8% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.0450.0%
RapeViolent250.478.0%
RobberyViolent150.2840.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1132.1268.1%
BurglaryProperty1122.1040.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty63311.8826.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty430.8118.6%

Elyria, OH reported 155 violent crimes and 788 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.91 per 1,000 residents is 11.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 55% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 633 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 38.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241557882.9114.79
20231087692.0414.50
20221061,0082.0019.05
20211377392.5513.73
20201367922.5314.75
20191379212.5517.12
2018413610.766.71
20171761,1493.2821.44
20161611,4843.0027.67
20158800.151.49

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

87.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

30.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

95.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$2.9M

Individual Assistance

$3.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$429K$3.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudsโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormFeb 2005$2.4Mโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowJan 2005$5Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$339K
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$80Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormNov 2002โ€”$11K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1995โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1989โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormFeb 1977โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodNov 1972โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJul 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes & Severe Storms โ†’TornadoApr 1965โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

534

Total Claims Paid

$7,090,511

Avg Claim Payout

$13,278

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$408,377

Properties Protected

3

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.40

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$359,928
200.7: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Erosion1$0
95.1: FMA or CRS Plan1$27,000
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$21,449

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Elyria has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 534 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,916,059 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,650,299 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.5%

3.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.1%

3.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.3%

Arthritis

33.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.1%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

17.6%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Elyria has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

University Hospitals - Elyria ...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”
Mercy Regional Medical Center7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Clear Vista Health & Wellness7.1 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Mercy Allen Hospital8.8 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-9% vs national

Drive Alone

80.6%

+2% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-68% vs national

Work From Home

5.4%

-42% vs national

Carpool

11.1%

Walk / Bike

1.9%

combined

How Elyria's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202211000
202168000
202011100
201911000
201811100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Elyria, OH is 21 minutes, which is 9.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 80.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.4% work from home, which is below the OH state average of 8.5%. 11.1% of workers carpool. 1.8% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

23,016

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
75.5%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
86.2%
Desktop / Laptop
72.8%
Tablet
54.7%
Smartphone Only
12.3%
No Computer
7.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-28% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-36% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Elyria vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

83.4% of households in Elyria have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Elyria is located in Lorain County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Elyria.

Election Overview

Source: Lorain County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

74,207

46.7%

GOP Votes

83,297

52.4%

Total Votes

158,959

Margin

R+5.7%

Shift from 2020

R+3.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+5.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202474,20783,297158,95946.7%52.4%R+5.7
202075,66779,520157,43748.1%50.5%R+2.4
201664,95865,346136,65447.5%47.8%R+0.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Lorain County recorded 158,959 total votes. Republicans won the county with 52.4% of the vote compared to 46.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+5.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lorain County has shifted 5.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

236

Total Assets

$437.1M

Total Income

$164.4M

Per 10K Residents

44.7

nonprofits

+26.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

27

Median Assets

$424K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
32
Human Services
25
Education
19
Youth Development
13
Arts & Culture
12
Recreation & Sports
12
Philanthropy
11
Animal-Related
7
Mental Health
7
Housing & Shelter
5
Community Improvement
5
Health Care
4
Crime & Legal
4
Environment
3
Public Benefit
3
Civil Rights
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Mutual Benefit
1
88.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $384.4M of $437.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Elyria

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTYPhilanthropy$167.9M$35.9M1981
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$71.0M$14.6M1975
WESLEYAN SENIOR CARE INCHousing & Shelter$34.1M$20.3M2020
STOCKER FOUNDATIONโ€”$31.6M$6.7M1979
ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONHuman Services$23.0M$16.1M2014
ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARYโ€”$15.9M$7.0M1965
OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INCEducation$12.5M$9.3M1978
THE ROAD TO HOPE INCMental Health$10.2M$3.9M2012
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCERecreation & Sports$10.1M$7.5M1954
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LORAIN COUNTY INCโ€”$8.1M$10.8M1942
FRIENDSHIP ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUEAnimal-Related$5.6M$2.5M1959
BLESSING HOUSEHuman Services$4.8M$1.9M2003
ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.3M$269K1984
MURRAY RIDGE PRODUCTION CENTER INCโ€”$3.6M$1.8M1970
MURRAY RIDGE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.3M$438K1993
PAT AND ALAN SPITZER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.9M$885K2020
LOYA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.7M$2.9M2016
ELYRIA 778 CHARITIES INCHuman Services$2.6M$1.7M2004
LORAIN COUNTY SAFE HARBOR CORPHuman Services$2.4M$2.4M1995
LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCโ€”$2.2M$255K1965
CORNERSTONE PREGNANCY SERVICESHealth Care$1.5M$1.2M1986
PRIMARY PURPOSE CENTER INCMental Health$1.4M$835K2014
FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OFHealth Care$1.3M$862K1971
LORAIN COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING INCโ€”$1.3M$2.4M1974
FGFF RAPHA INTERNATIONAL CENTER INCHuman Services$1.2M$957K2002
YOST FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$245K2019
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$1.1M$710K1942
ELYRIA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$995K$139K2015
LORAIN COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$931K$90K1964
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE INNOVATION FOUNDATIONEducation$791K$13K2020
BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF LORAIN COUNTYYouth Development$711K$1.5M1995
LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE INCHuman Services$624K$1.4M1979
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INCโ€”$527K$117K1967
THE BLACK RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETYAnimal-Related$424K$47K1997
PATHWAYS COUNSELING AND GROWTH CENTERโ€”$344K$855K1981
HONOR FLIGHT CLEVELANDMutual Benefit$327K$101K2014
SAVE OUR CHILDREN OF ELYRIA INCCivil Rights$321K$604K1997
ELYRIA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPCommunity Improvement$307K$280K2022
ELYRIA PIONEER CLUB INCโ€”$289K$329K1984
LEONOWICH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$289K$29K2003
LOVE INC OF LORAIN COUNTYHuman Services$260K$279K1990
LORAIN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$247K$71K1991
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$232K$191K2023
OUR FAMILY FATHERS AND MOTHERS INVOLVED IN LOCAL YOUTHEducation$219K$125K2007
PARK PLACE EARLY LEARNING CENTERโ€”$180K$658K1991
CARLISLE TOWNSHIP VETERANS MEMORIALPublic Benefit$121K$5K2019
ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INCEducation$115K$24K2010
ELYRIA HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERSEducation$114K$60K2004
ELYRIA ICE HOCKEY BOOSTERS CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$103K$220K1989
PADRIAC ROUTA MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$98K$129K2024

Elyria, OH has 236 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $437.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 32 organizations. 27 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 44.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

402

Total Approved

$77.5M

Jobs Supported

3,028

Per 10K Residents

76.1

SBA loans

+18.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

50

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

179 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

370

Total Amount

$66.8M

Avg Loan

$180,488

Median Loan

$77,750

SBA Guaranteed

$48.2M(72%)

Jobs Supported

2,656

5048% of all loans

Loans

32

Total Amount

$10.7M

Avg Loan

$333,844

Median Loan

$232,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

92

23% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$20.5M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$222,858

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction63 loans
NAICS 23
$12.5M
Manufacturing43 loans
NAICS 33
$11.1M
Other Services37 loans
NAICS 81
$6.6M
Retail Trade33 loans
NAICS 44
$4.8M
Accommodation & Food Services30 loans
NAICS 72
$7.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Borowske Builders1$3.8M
Ujjam Llc1$2.4M
Norlake Manufacturing Company1$2.4M
Npl Homecare Inc.1$2.4M
Envelope Mart of Northeast Ohio Inc.3$2.3M
Olson Homecare Llc4$2.2M
Cpc Bags Llc2$1.8M
M & M United Properties Llc2$1.8M
Dot Diamond Core Drilling Inc Dot Equip2$1.5M
Norlake Manufacturing Company3$1.5M

Elyria, OH has received 402 SBA loans totaling $77.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 370 loans (92% of the total), supporting 2,656 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 32 loans totaling $10.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Elyria is The Huntington National Bank with 179 loans. That works out to 76.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

308,286

Avg Median Income

$80,654

Avg Home Value

$220,200

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4400121,123$91,050$221,300$94733.2
4401125,082$126,618$377,100$1,44620.8
4401225,456$110,174$337,200$1,50011.1
4403562,024$54,362$147,600$87147.6
4403936,235$94,128$254,800$1,06724.1
4404414,422$86,582$231,200$99554.1
440507,204$100,625$258,400$1,01125.5
4405228,067$42,298$104,000$8409.5
4405321,257$65,332$189,500$82710.8
4405412,733$73,151$177,600$1,05912.5
4405519,870$36,603$95,700$8486.3
4407411,684$73,697$229,000$94350.9
4413823,129$93,877$239,200$1,21013.8

Elyria, OH has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 308,286. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $80,654. The average median home value is $220,200. The average median monthly rent is $1,043.

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