How much do homeowners pay a month in Elyria, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Elyria, OH pay a median of $1,234 (±$38) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $562 (±$32).
61.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Elyria, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,062 in 2015–2019 to $1,234 in 2020–2024 (+16.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,234 (±$38)
- Without a mortgage
- $562 (±$32)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 61.5%
Monthly owner costs in Elyria
| Elyria | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,234 (±$38) | $1,525 (±$26) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $562 (±$32) | $629 (±$15) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 61.5% (±2.8 points) | 62.2% (±1.0 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,127 (±$124) | $3,055 (±$66) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Elyria, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Lorain County ($1,525).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Lorain County, Elyria ranks 32 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1475 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Elyria have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,062 (±$26) | $1,234 (±$38) | +16.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,739 (±$47) | $2,127 (±$124) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $99,100 (±$3,008) | $156,100 (±$5,544) | +57.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Elyria
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | — | $1,234 (±$38) | — |
| Elyria Township | 2.3 mi | $1,176 (±$76) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 4.1 mi | $1,152 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| North Ridgeville | 4.5 mi | $1,665 (±$53) | Higher |
| Carlisle Township | 4.6 mi | $1,633 (±$170) | Higher |
| Amherst Township | 5.3 mi | $1,389 (±$70) | Higher |
| Sheffield | 5.9 mi | $1,980 (±$205) | Higher |
| Lorain | 5.9 mi | $1,218 (±$54) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton Township | 6.2 mi | $1,611 (±$127) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Ridgeville, OH ($1,665), Carlisle Township, OH ($1,633), Amherst Township, OH ($1,389).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Oberlin | $1,423 (±$222) |
| 27 | Grafton | $1,412 (±$75) |
| 28 | Amherst Township | $1,389 (±$70) |
| 29 | South Amherst | $1,369 (±$110) |
| 30 | Eaton Estates | $1,308 (±$292) |
| 31 | Sheffield Lake | $1,239 (±$97) |
| 32 | Elyria | $1,234 (±$38) |
| 33 | Lorain | $1,218 (±$54) |
| 34 | Elyria Township | $1,176 (±$76) |
| 35 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | $1,152 (±$105) |
Showing 10 of 35 places in Lorain County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elyria
What is the average mortgage payment in Elyria?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Elyria, OH is $1,234 (±$38) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Elyria?
Owners without a mortgage in Elyria pay a median of $562 (±$32) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Elyria gone up?
In Elyria, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,062 in 2015–2019 to $1,234 in 2020–2024 (+16.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Elyria city, Ohio (place:25256, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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