Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
24%
Eastlake, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$950
Population
17,465
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Classic Americana is alive and well in this lakeside town.
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Suburb
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Coastal
Sitting along the southern shore of Lake Erie about 19 miles northeast of Cleveland, Eastlake is where small-town calm meets genuine waterfront character. The Chagrin River winds through the area, giving residents easy access to kayaking and fishing, while Chagrin River Park offers miles of trails for hiking and exploring the outdoors year-round. Classic Park draws crowds every summer for Lake County Captains baseball, delivering the kind of laid-back, hometown atmosphere that’s harder to find the closer you get to the city.
Eastlake’s rental landscape includes traditional apartment communities, garden-style units, and single-family rentals spread across a compact seven-square-mile footprint. The city’s size makes it easy to get around, and the quick commute into Cleveland opens up a full urban experience without leaving behind the quieter pace of lakeside living. Neighboring Willoughby adds walkable dining and shopping just minutes away.
Eastlake carries a surprising piece of history: the largest blackout in North American history on August 14, 2003, was traced back to a local power generating station that went offline, ultimately cutting electricity to 50 million people across eight states and parts of Canada.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,831
Average: $76,207
Education
3,331
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,039
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eastlake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastlake, OH is $701 for a studio, $950 for one bedroom, and $1,127 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastlake has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$950/month
607 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eastlake, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,119 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chagrin River Park
- Gully Brook Park
- President's Park
- Eleanor B. Garfield Park
- Bellflower Skatepark
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.