Why visit Elyria
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas 20, Elyria High School, Elyria Elks Club and Horizon Playground.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elyria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elyria
Elyria is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The city is at the forks of the Black River in Northeast Ohio. The population was 52,656 at the 2020 census. Located 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area and home to Lorain County Community College.
From the Wikipedia article Elyria, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Elyria High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
High school in Ohio, United States
601 Middle Avenue, Elyria
Elyria Elks Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Church in Elyria, Ohio, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
Cookies' 10 Pin
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
252 South Abbe Road, Elyria
Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 16:00-24:00
Unplugged Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 0.7 mi
201 East Bridge Street
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
63 more on the map.
History
The village of Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who built a log house, dam, gristmill, and sawmill on the village's site along the Black River. Ely began to build more houses to accommodate European-American settlers migrating to what was, at that time, within Huron County, Ohio.
By the turn of the 20th century, Elyria was a town of about 8,000. In 1908, Elyria Memorial Hospital was built. In the first half of the 20th century, the town developed some manufacturing, as well as a range of retail businesses.
In August 1967, Midway Mall was opened. It changed the local economy by attracting local businesses from the town center or causing so much competition they went out of business. Industrial restructuring meant that good jobs left the area, and poverty increased. Three major car plant closings in the area led to economic stagnation and joblessness in the 1970s and 1980s that affected numerous communities. The region was nicknamed "the Rustbelt", suggesting the decline of its former industries.
In the 1990s, Elyria experienced a minor revival with construction of some new roads and housing. It serves as a residential, suburban "bedroom community" for Cleveland, where new businesses and industries are developing with an increase in new jobs.
From the History section of Elyria, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship39
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Old St. John's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
College Heights Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
980 North Abbe Road, Elyria
Saint John Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
1140 West River Road North, Elyria
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Lake Ridge Academy
School · 3.2 mi
37501 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville
Healthcare7
Cleveland Clinic - Sheffield Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
5334 Meadow Lane, Sheffield Village
Cleveland Clinic - Family Health & Surgery Center
Hospital · 2.9 mi
303 Chestnut Commons Drive, Elyria
Discount Drug Mart
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
5298 Detroit Road, Sheffield Village
Walk In Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
525 Chestnut Commons Drive, Elyria
Map of Elyria
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 12.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elyria 3 E (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lorain County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- North Ridgeville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Lorain 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Avon 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Amherst 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Avon Lake 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- North Olmsted 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Westlake 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Vermilion 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Bay Village 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Berea 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Elyria-ohio-ely-park, Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), CC BY 2.5
- Harrison east of Washington in Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- Horace C. Starr House in Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- NYC freight house in Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Railroad Station Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Post Office Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FirstNational Bank Elyria, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broad west of Washington in downtown Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- Century Block in Elyria, western component, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greetings from Elyria, Ohio - Large Letter Postcard (4481460080), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Wooster Block, Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- The 538 Block, Broad Street, Elyria, Nathan Obral, CC0
- Commercial Building in Elyria from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elyria Elks Club, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old City Hall Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burger King near downtown Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old District Nine Schoolhouse site in Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- StAndrews Episcopal Church Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Bryant House site in Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- First United Methodist Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Mary's Catholic School, Elyria, Nyttend, Public domain
- StMary"s Catholic Church Elyria OH, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elyria 3-12-24 thumbnail IMG 5732, SilentMatt Psychedelic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Ladislaus' Catholic Church, Lorain, Nyttend, Public domain
- Arthur L. Garford House, Hickories Museum, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Lersch House, Nyttend, Public domain
- CAF Viewliner II Diner Interior, Thejudahrice, CC0
- Patrick Carlin IHOP, Nyttend, Public domain
- A.R. Webber House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Washington Terrace Apartments with sunlight, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ely Block from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- WEOL news studio, Nathan Obral, CC0
- WEOL main studio 3, Nathan Obral, CC0
- WEOL newsroom, Nathan Obral, CC0
- WEOL main studio 1, Nathan Obral, CC0
- WEOL main studio 2, Nathan Obral, CC0
- Redington Block, Nyttend, Public domain
- MonteithHall, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CW&A Smith House, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Church of Christ, Scientist, TnrSmith, CC BY-SA 3.0
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