Elyria, OH vs Wilmington, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Elyria
77.7
#221 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Elyria leads in cost of living index (86 vs 101). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $49,569). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elyria, OH | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#221) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 53,117 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,886 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $49,569 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+0.6 |
C+
77.7 Score
Elyria, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,886
Population
53,117
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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