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Broadview Heights, Ohio

Introduction to Broadview Heights, Ohio

Broadview Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 6 miles S of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 12 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,967 people in Broadview Heights.

Broadview Heights History

The area now known as Broadview Heights was originally occupied by the Chippewa Indians. In 1811, the area was first settled by the whites and Seth Paine was its first while settler. Broadview Heights was incorporated as a village in 1927 and later in 1960, it became a city. The city of Broadview Heights adopted a charter form of government in the November 1961 election.

Broadview Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area
  • Brecksville Reservation
  • Hale Farm and Village
  • West Creek Reservation
  • Sea World Ohio
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Things To Do In Broadview Heights

Broadview Heights includes several playgrounds and parks including the Blossom Soccer Fields and the Broadview Center Fields. You can also visit the Kalahari Waterpark Resort which is the largest indoor water park in the United States. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Memphis Kiddie Park, Ledge Pool at Hinckley Reservation, and West Creek Reservation are also worth visiting.

Broadview Heights Transportation

Cleveland - Hopkins International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Broadview Heights Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Baldwin - Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, John Carroll University, and Cuyahoga Community College District.

High Points

Broadview Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBroadview Heights Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Broadview Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Broadview Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Broadview Heights Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Broadview Heights College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Broadview Heights Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Broadview Heights Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Broadview Heights People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Broadview Heights, OH

Comparing Broadview Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86

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