Elyria, Ohio · ZIP 44035

Elyria — ZIP 44035

Elyria (44035) scores 62/100 — Fair for Ohio. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $193K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$193K

Median rent$1,132/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$193K

Median Rent

$1,132/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,260

Violent Crime

630

Property Crime

2,630

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lorain County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Northwood Elementary School	KG–04	333	67%	62%
Westwood Middle School	05–08	480	38%	43%
Eastern Heights Elementary School	KG–04	559	37%	48%
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community	KG–08	409	37%	52%
Westwood Elementary School	KG–04	441	32%	42%
Northwood Middle School	05–08	599	30%	44%
Ely Elementary School	KG–04	462	27%	27%
Hamilton Elementary School	PK–04	437	27%	27%
Elyria High School	09–12	1,540	18%	41%
Eastern Heights Middle School	05–08	549	18%	30%
Elyria Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	302	Not reported	Not reported
Black River Career Prep High School	09–12	182	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

62,024

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44035 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 44035 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44035 is approximately $193K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 44035 in Elyria has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.