Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Elyria, OH is approximately $136,600 and in Toledo, OH it is approximately $50,400 — a difference of $86,200.

Question 2

Is Elyria, OH or Toledo, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Elyria, OH scores higher on safety. Elyria, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Toledo, OH has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Elyria, OH or Toledo, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Elyria, OH is more walkable. Elyria, OH has a Walk Score of 30/100 and Toledo, OH has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH has higher-rated schools. Elyria, OH has a school rating of 6.2/10 and Toledo, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Elyria, OH	Toledo, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$137K	$50K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$851	$478 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$51K ✓ Higher income	$17K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	30/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	10/100	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	45 min ✓ Shorter commute	999 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.2/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Budget‑conscious first‑time buyersFamilies who prefer a small‑town feelCar commuters	budget buyersfirst-time homebuyerssingle professionals

Elyria, OH vs Toledo, OH

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