Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Introduction to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in Summit county, is 4 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. It's regarded as a suburb of Akron. A collection of water falls flow through the town. The municipality is bordered on the northwest by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The city was selected as a "Tree City USA."

Cuyahoga Falls History

The city was established in 1812. It was a prominent site due to its location near the Cuyahoga River waterfalls which supplied power for various types of manufacturing. The town was originally named Manchester, however the U.S. Post Office convinced the community to rename it as Cuyahoga Falls due to the state of Ohio already having several cities named Manchester. Cuyahoga Falls was incorporated in 1836. The city had been established as an industrial center, however during the 1970's it became a residential community. In 1985 the town merged with Northampton Township.

Cuyahoga Falls Attractions

• The Blossom Music Center is a notable amphitheater located in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It offers the music of the Cleveland Orchestra during the summer and also provides a variety of well known music performers.
• The Porthouse Theatre is a popular venue.
• The Riverfront Centre is a notable shopping destination.
• Doin' The River Thing included numerous festivals and concerts during the summer at the Riverfront Centre District.

Cuyahoga Falls Activities

The Falls River Square is a popular location for dining, special events, ice skating and taking a scenic walk on the riverfront boardwalk. It also features the Italian American Festival, Crooked River Blues Jazz and Arts Festival, the Irish Festival, Oktoberfest, the Sunday Evening Concert series and other types of events. The Pavilion and the Amphitheater are popular destinations in the Riverfront District.

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park incldudes an extensive trail system for hiking and bicycle riding. The park features rolling hills, steep narrow ravines, waterfalls, a scenic winding river and an abundance of wildlife. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is utilized for special event tours. The Ohio & Erie Canal Tow-Path trail is a primary trail that traverses through the park.

The Mary Campbell Cave is part of Gorge Park and overlooks the Cuyahoga River. The cave is noteworthy as the temporary residence of Mary Campbell who was captured by Indians. Golf enthusiasts enjoy playing at Brookledge Golf Club. The Downview Sports Center and the Water Works Family Aquatic Center are popular destinations. The town includes a large number of parks. The Fall River Tours take visitors on a pontoon ride on the scenic Cuyahoga River.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 18%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Comparing Cuyahoga Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Cuyahoga Falls Almanac

Cuyahoga Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cuyahoga Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cuyahoga Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cuyahoga Falls Public Libraries

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Cuyahoga Falls Hospitals

CUYAHOGA FALLS GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1900 23RD ST
(330) 971-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Cuyahoga Falls High Schools (2004)

CUYAHOGA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
2300 4TH ST
330-926-3808
Serves 1,722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Cuyahoga Falls Colleges

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Akron Institute

National Institute of Technology - Ohio

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