How long is the commute from Elyria, OH?
Workers who live in Elyria, OH take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Elyria get to work
| Means of transportation | Elyria | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±2.0 points) | 77.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±1.2 points) | 11.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Elyria, the average commute is lower than in Lorain County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elyria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lorain County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lorain County, Elyria ranks 34 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1602 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elyria
| Vehicles available | Elyria | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±2.5 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Elyria, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lorain County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elyria
| Elyria | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±1.2 points) | 11.7% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±1.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elyria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lorain County (88.9%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elyria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | — | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Elyria Township | 2.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 4.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Ridgeville | 4.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Carlisle Township | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst Township | 5.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Sheffield | 5.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lorain | 5.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Eaton Township | 6.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Ridgeville, OH (26.0 minutes), Amherst Township, OH (25.6 minutes), Lorain, OH (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Lorain | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 29 | Avon | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Eaton Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 | LaGrange | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Carlisle Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Eaton Estates | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 34 | Elyria | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 35 | Oberlin | 16.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 35 places in Lorain County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elyria
How long is the average commute in Elyria?
Workers who live in Elyria, OH take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elyria without a car?
8.9% of households in Elyria have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elyria?
6.5% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Elyria worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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