Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a suburb in Cuyahoga County, Ohio that is 17 miles east of Cleveland, and 28 minutes from the city by car. The city got its name from a high school contest and serves as an homage to Lyndhurst, New Jersey. It is home to 13,533 people and has a dense suburban feel. The median home value checks in at $143,600 and 85% of citizens own their own home.

For recreation and entertainment, there are a number of things to do in Lyndhurst. There’s the Acacia Reservation, which is a former golf course that’s been turned into a nature preserve and offers three walking trails, multiple ponds for fishing, and an abundance of well-manicured flora and foliage. Next up is the Legacy Shopping Village Center, which is an outdoor shopping center with a bevy of places to eat and shop. The Lyndhurst Public Pool is also available for use if the summer weather gets to be too balmy.

Speaking of eating, there are several restaurants in Lyndhurst that are highly rated and can whet your appetite for steak (The Capital Grille), Asian food, (Bangkok Thai, Wild Mango Restaurant and Bar), Mexican food (Don Ramon), or Italian food (Abo’s Grill).

Lyndhurst is a great place to raise a family because of its low crime rate (54% below the national average) and its highly rated public schools. Residents rave about how nice the people are, the sense of community they feel living in Lyndhurst, and the beauty of the city’s parks, homes, and downtown architecture.