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Cuyahoga Falls, OH


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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. The city is part of the Akron metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 49,374 people people live in Cuyahoga Falls.

The People and Families of Cuyahoga Falls

In Cuyahoga Falls, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Cuyahoga Falls, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cuyahoga Falls had a median family income of $52,372. It turns out that people in Cuyahoga Falls tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($13,225) in Cuyahoga Falls than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Cuyahoga Falls Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cuyahoga Falls, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Cuyahoga Falls, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cuyahoga Falls Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Cuyahoga Falls Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Cuyahoga Falls College Educated Adults

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use38
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime53

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