salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 58.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,760 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 191 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lyndhurst?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lyndhurst
| Size | Lyndhurst | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,335 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,938 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,286 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lyndhurst overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lyndhurst, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lyndhurst
Life in Lyndhurst
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lyndhurst?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $28 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $212,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lyndhurst, OH?
Renting in Lyndhurst costs a median of about $1,444 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Lyndhurst?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,760 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lyndhurst cheap or expensive?
Lyndhurst is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $98,400. It ranks 191st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lyndhurst?
The median homeowner in Lyndhurst pays $4,604 a year in property taxes, about 2.17% of the median home value.
Is Lyndhurst more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lyndhurst?
The median home value in Lyndhurst is $212,200, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,801 people live in Lyndhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.