The exterior shots and some interior shots of the house and neighborhood where Ralphie lives were filmed in the Tremont section of Cleveland's West Side. Producers chose the home because of its proximity to downtown and it bordered the Cuyahoga River Valley offering views of the steel mills in the valley.
The exterior shots and some interior scenes of Ralphie's residence and surrounding area were filmed in the Tremont section of Cleveland's West Side. Producers selected the house due to its close proximity to downtown and its bordering on the Cuyahoga River Valley, which provided views of the steel mills in the valley.