Where is North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA?

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Where is North Ridgeville Located? - North Ridgeville is a city located in the Lorain County of Ohio, United States. North Ridgeville lies between 41.4459271 Degrees North latitudes and 74.4229341 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is North Ridgeville, Ohio

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Where is North Ridgeville?: The Google Map showing the location of North Ridgeville in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is North Ridgeville Located?

North Ridgeville is a city located in the Lorain County of Ohio, United States. North Ridgeville lies between 41.4459271 Degrees North latitudes and 74.4229341 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of North Ridgeville city is 35280 people and the city has a total area of 23.42 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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North Ridgeville, Ohio Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNorth Ridgeville
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwest (East North Central)
Latitude41.3895° N
Longitude82.0190° W
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Land Area23.85 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area23.87 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)35,280
Population DensityApproximately 1,479 per sq mi
ZIP Code44039
Area Code440
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-55868
Congressional DistrictOhio's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in North Ridgeville

CategoryInformation
Airport NameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA CodeCLE
Nearest General Aviation AirportLorain County Regional Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 480, Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90), State Route 83, State Route 10
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available in Lorain County
Public TransitLorain County Transit services
Regional ConnectionsCleveland metropolitan area access
  • North Ridgeville is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio, southwest of Cleveland.
  • The city is part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area and is one of the fastest-growing communities in Lorain County.
  • North Ridgeville developed from agricultural settlements into a suburban community with residential and commercial growth.
  • The city offers convenient access to Cleveland, Lake Erie communities, and major transportation routes.

Top Places to Visit in North Ridgeville, Ohio

Landmark NameType
South Central ParkCommunity Park
Ridgeville Community Care Center AreaCommunity Facility
Hinkson Hines Historic HouseHistoric Site
Victory Park OhioSports and Recreation Complex
Black River ReservationMetroparks Recreation Area
Lake ErieNatural Attraction
Cleveland MetroparksRegional Park System
Rocky River ReservationNature and Outdoor Recreation Area
North Ridgeville Corn Festival AreaCommunity Event Location
Century ParkPark and Recreation Area

Driving Distances from North Ridgeville, Ohio to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ElyriaOhio815 minutes
LorainOhio1220 minutes
WestlakeOhio1525 minutes
ClevelandOhio2535 minutes
LakewoodOhio2235 minutes
SanduskyOhio4550 minutes
AkronOhio4555 minutes
ToledoOhio951 hour 30 minutes
ColumbusOhio1252 hours
PittsburghPennsylvania1502 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near North Ridgeville, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lorain County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, technology, and transfer programs
Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, arts, sciences, and music programs
Case Western Reserve UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, engineering, medicine, and sciences
Cleveland State UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, law, health sciences, and urban studies
University of AkronPublicUniversityEngineering, business, polymer science, and professional programs

Waterbodies Near North Ridgeville, Ohio

Black River, Lake Erie, Rocky River, French Creek, and nearby streams and waterways of Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in North Ridgeville

Victory Park Ohio, North Ridgeville Recreation Center, North Ridgeville High School athletic facilities, South Central Park sports fields, and nearby Cleveland-area sports venues.

North Ridgeville, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • North Ridgeville was originally settled in the early nineteenth century as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve.
  • The community developed from agricultural lands and was historically known as Ridgeville Township.
  • North Ridgeville was incorporated as a city in 1958 and later experienced major suburban growth.
  • The city's population expanded significantly due to its location near Cleveland and improved regional transportation networks.
  • North Ridgeville has preserved historic sites while developing modern residential neighborhoods, parks, and community facilities.
  • Today, North Ridgeville is recognized as a growing suburban city with strong connections to Cleveland, Lake Erie, and western Cuyahoga County communities.

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