What percentage of people rent in Elyria, OH?
40.0% (±2.4 points) of the occupied homes in Elyria, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 9,167 renting households against 13,732 that own their home.
In Elyria, the share of households that rent went from 40.7% in 2015–2019 to 40.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.0% (±2.4 points)
- Renting households
- 9,167 (±641)
- Median renter income
- $39,812 (±$2,445)
Who rents and who owns in Elyria
| Elyria | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | 26.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 9,167 (±641) | 33,139 (±1,215) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 13,732 (±583) | 94,405 (±1,246) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $39,812 (±$2,445) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,969 (±$3,683) | $89,532 (±$2,022) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Elyria, the renter share is higher than in Lorain County (26.0%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lorain County, Elyria ranks 3 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 260 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Elyria has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.7% (±2.0 points) | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | −0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $741 (±$17) | $906 (±$34) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,324 (±$1,639) | $54,945 (±$2,562) | +24.0% | No measurable change 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.
Households that rent in places near Elyria
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | — | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Elyria Township | 2.3 mi | 19.3% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 4.1 mi | 39.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Ridgeville | 4.5 mi | 10.2% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Carlisle Township | 4.6 mi | 10.8% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Amherst Township | 5.3 mi | 12.9% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Sheffield | 5.9 mi | 28.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Lorain | 5.9 mi | 42.9% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton Township | 6.2 mi | 4.5% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elyria Township, OH (19.3%), North Ridgeville, OH (10.2%), Carlisle Township, OH (10.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorain | 42.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 | Oberlin | 41.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 | Elyria | 40.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 4 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 39.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Wellington | 34.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | Sheffield Lake | 31.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Wellington Township | 31.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Kipton | 30.3% (±14.1 points) |
| 9 | Sheffield | 28.6% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 9 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
How many renters are there in Elyria?
Elyria has an estimated 9,167 (±641) renting households, 40.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Elyria?
In Elyria, the share of households that rent went from 40.7% in 2015–2019 to 40.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Elyria?
A renting household in Elyria has 2.1 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Elyria?
The median renting household in Elyria, OH has an income of $39,812 (±$2,445) a year, against $71,969 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elyria city, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 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 DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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