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Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 5 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 7 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Cleveland Heights contains a population of approximately 49,958.

The People and Families of Cleveland Heights

In Cleveland Heights, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Cleveland Heights, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Cleveland Heights has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cleveland Heights had a median family income of $58,028. The typical family in Cleveland Heights is better off than most in Ohio. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Cleveland Heights. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cleveland Heights favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $87,443. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Cleveland Heights.

Cleveland Heights Housing

Cleveland Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Cleveland Heights, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Cleveland Heights, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCleveland Heights Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCleveland Heights Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCleveland Heights Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Cleveland Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cleveland Heights Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cleveland Heights Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cleveland Heights College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cleveland Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Cleveland Heights Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Cleveland Heights, OH

Comparing Cleveland 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
Female Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime108

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