The Town FilesEastlake, Ohio
City in Lake County · population 17,670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,100
- Household income
- $62,072
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 114 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 46.9
Eastlake is a city of 17,670 people in Lake County, Ohio. The median home is worth $172,100, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 78% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Eastlake ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eastlake is worth $172,100, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $62,072, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eastlake | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $973 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,072 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eastlake
| People | Eastlake | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Eastlake
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eastlake since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 6, 2024 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2013.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| August 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1656: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 98,558 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,040 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Eastlake itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Eastlake
5 public schools with 2,640 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | 9-12 | 1,268 | 20.8 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | K-5 | 435 | 13.6 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | K-5 | 383 | 14.2 |
| Eastlake Middle School | 6-8 | 329 | 12.7 |
| Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool | PK-PK | 225 | 17.3 |
Towns near Eastlake
- Willoughby, OH1.1 mi · 23,959 people · home $216,900
- Willowick, OH2.5 mi · 14,204 people · home $166,000
- Wickliffe, OH4.0 mi · 12,652 people · home $166,900
- Willoughby Hills, OH5.0 mi · 10,019 people · home $328,600
- Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH5.3 mi · 7,131 people · home $188,500
- Mentor, OH5.3 mi · 47,450 people · home $247,700
- Kirtland, OH6.2 mi · 6,937 people · home $391,300
- Euclid, OH6.5 mi · 49,692 people · home $126,500
Eastlake questions
Is Eastlake, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eastlake scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 27%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Eastlake?
The median owner-occupied home in Eastlake is valued at $172,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,072, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in Eastlake?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 113.7 inches of snow.
Does Eastlake get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eastlake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 6, 2024. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)