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What are the crime rate and median income in Elyria, OH?
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Elyria, 33% lower than the rate across Ohio (2.8). The median household income is $54,945 and the median home value is $156,100. About 53,035 people live in Elyria.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elyria?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Elyria at 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (99 in all). It stands at 33% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 708 (13.2 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 28% between 2021 and 2025 (137 to 99).
| Offense (2025) | Elyria count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 99 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 25 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 60 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 708 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 97 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 546 | 10.1 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 65 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Elyria changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 137 | 739 | 3 |
| 2022 | 106 | 1,008 | 9 |
| 2023 | 108 | 773 | 2 |
| 2024 | 157 | 792 | 2 |
| 2025 | 99 | 708 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Elyria Police Department's own reports.
How does Elyria compare with Ohio?
Households in Elyria have a median income of $54,945 (Ohio: $71,389). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $156,100, and half of renters pay more than $906 a month. About 53,035 people live on 21 square miles of land, roughly 2,580 per square mile. The city lies in Lorain County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elyria | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,035 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $54,945 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,100 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $906 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 60.0% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Elyria?
No active Superfund site is listed in Elyria. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Republic Steel Corp. Quarry. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lorain County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Elyria?
Elyria city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include U.S. 20 & SR 301 and I-90. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Elyria?
Inside the city limits there are 9 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Findley State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elyria
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Elyria city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cashland (Elyria), Rural King (Elyria) and Walmart #4255 (Elyria).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the Elyria city limits: Elyria Liquor & Beverage (Elyria). Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Elyria city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Elyria?
In 2025, Elyria had 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (99 reported), 33% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 13.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elyria?
$54,945 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Elyria?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $156,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Elyria?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lorain County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lorain, OH (6 mi) · Lakewood, OH (18 mi) · Parma, OH (20 mi) · Cleveland, OH (23 mi) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH (32 mi) · Akron, OH (37 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Lorain County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Elyria city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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