Population 13,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lyndhurst
Household size in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Lyndhurst is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Lyndhurst skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Lyndhurst, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.2 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lyndhurst
Renters in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Lyndhurst rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lyndhurst than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Cleveland area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lyndhurst is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing. Lyndhurst has older homes than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $951 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,079 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,249 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,351 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$400 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lyndhurst costs $1,351 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Cleveland area ($1,216). Rent has climbed $400 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lyndhurst
Bachelor's degrees in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lyndhurst: 58.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lyndhurst: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally. Lyndhurst has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lyndhurst
| Period | Lyndhurst | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lyndhurst has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lyndhurst compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst | 2.06 | 49.7 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 1959 | $1,351 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| Mayfield Heights | 2.01 | 43.4 | 10.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% | 1966 | $1,318 | 44.7% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| South Euclid | 2.50 | 40.3 | 15.3% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 1954 | $1,468 | 41.6% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| Highland Heights | 2.45 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1979 | $1,274 | 59.2% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| Beachwood | 2.33 | 46.4 | 5.8% | 44.6% | 9.7% | 1974 | $2,068 | 61.4% | 96.5% | 6.5% |
| Richmond Heights | 2.21 | 49.4 | 12.6% | 32.6% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,293 | 31.6% | 93.7% | 10.9% |
| University Heights | 2.74 | 30.6 | 8.7% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,798 | 69.3% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Pepper Pike | 2.51 | 51.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,172 | 80.6% | 99.5% | 1.9% |
| Mayfield | 2.44 | 48.6 | 3.4% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 1967 | $1,783 | 50.4% | 95.3% | 7.6% |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.42 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 42.3% | 11.4% | 1942 | $1,350 | 58.2% | 96.4% | 6.9% |
| Woodmere | 2.26 | 46.1 | 2.6% | 23.9% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,404 | 68.4% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lyndhurst. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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