Question 1

Is Elyria, OH or Parma, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Elyria, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Elyria, OH is approximately $136,600 and in Parma, OH it is approximately $140,800 — a difference of $4,200.

Question 2

Is Elyria, OH or Parma, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH is more walkable. Elyria, OH has a Walk Score of 30/100 and Parma, OH has a Walk Score of 40/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Elyria, OH or Parma, OH?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH has higher-rated schools. Elyria, OH has a school rating of 6.2/10 and Parma, OH has a rating of 6.7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Elyria, OH or Parma, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Elyria, OH	Parma, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$137K ✓ Lower price	$141K
Median Rent	$851 ✓ Lower rent	$957
Median Income	$51K	$65K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	30/100	40/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	45 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.2/10	6.7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Budget‑conscious first‑time buyersFamilies who prefer a small‑town feelCar commuters	budget-conscious familiesretirees looking for a quiet placeremote workers who can rely on car access

Elyria, OH vs Parma, OH

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