North Ridgeville is a city located along the eastern border of Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The city’s population was 35,280 as of the 2020 census. A part of the Cleveland metropolitan area, North Ridgeville is the fastest growing city in northern Ohio. It has been ranked the 13th safest city in the United States and the safest in Ohio.
Located 8 miles (13 km) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Cleveland, North Ridgeville is the third largest city in Lorain County and the 37th most populous city in Ohio. North Ridgeville is home to a 350,000 square foot Riddell Sports Group production and distribution center, where National Football League and NCAA helmets and pads are produced. It is also home to a campus of Lorain County Community College and a branch of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
At a Glance
- County: Lorain County
- State: Ohio
History of North Ridgeville
The first settlement of what is now North Ridgeville was made in 1810. The village was named for a ridge near the original town site.
The former North Ridgeville Town Hall and Samuel C. Cahoon House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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