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Lyndhurst.
About
Life in Lyndhurst
The housing market is genuinely approachable compared to many suburban alternatives: median home values sit around $212,200, and median rent hovers at $1,244, making it possible to afford a real life here without sacrificing your entire paycheck to housing. The community skews older and more established, with a median age near 48 and over a quarter of residents age 65 or older, which shapes the neighborhood culture toward quieter stability rather than young-professional buzz. Weekends offer genuine outdoor access: Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits just 18 miles away for hiking and river exploration, while closer day trips reach the James A.
Lyndhurst at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Lyndhurst: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lyndhurst, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (13.4%), and 2.5% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
14.8%
of residents
65 and Older
29.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Lyndhurst
In Lyndhurst, rent runs 20% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,604
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $233,693 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Lyndhurst and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Lyndhurst, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Lyndhurst: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lyndhurst is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lyndhurst Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute22.4 min avg
How Lyndhurst residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lyndhurst, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lyndhurst runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,028.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lyndhurst Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes Lyndhurst, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Lyndhurst is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Lyndhurst, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Lyndhurst is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lyndhurst has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
113.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 37°F | 25°F | 1.53" |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.10" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.84" |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lyndhurst
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lyndhurst's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3 mi away · Mayfield Heights
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Beachwood
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Beachwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 58.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lyndhurst (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
6.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
3.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $55,510 · 75% graduate · median earnings $27,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
18 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
69 mi awayCities Near Lyndhurst
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lyndhurst?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lyndhurst FAQ
Is Lyndhurst, Ohio affordable?⌄
Lyndhurst's median rent is $1,244/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $91,238/year. Median home value is $212,200.
Is Lyndhurst, Ohio safe?⌄
Lyndhurst's violent crime rate was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1028 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lyndhurst, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Lyndhurst, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lyndhurst, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Lyndhurst is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,244/month and median household income is $91,238/year. The median home value is $212,200. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lyndhurst, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Lyndhurst is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from