There are 20 independent living communities serving Elyria, Ohio. This includes 4 communities in Elyria and 16 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Ohio range from $25 to $179, with a median expense running about $73. The per month expense averages around $2,184 and ranges between $761 and $5,379. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $26,205, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Elyria generally range from around $1,238 per month up to $3,185 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,335 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $28,020.
Elyria is a medium-sized city in Lorain County in the State of Ohio. It is included in the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor metro area. While the encompassing area includes 1,680,640 inhabitants, there are 64,263 living in the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently comprises around 28% of the total population.
Elyria has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The average housing price in the city is $79,500, which is significantly lower than the state average of $177,000. Elyria also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.03%. The city's average household income is $44,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $49,000 for the entire state of Ohio.
Elyria has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. Elyria has lower than average water quality ratings and good air quality ratings compared to other American cities.