Euclid, OH

Euclid, Ohio

Introduction to Euclid, Ohio

Euclid, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 10 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. It's situated along Lake Erie and is regarded as a suburb of Cleveland. The city was named after a Greek mathematician. The scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park is nearby.

Euclid History

David Dille, a lieutenant during the Revolutionary War, was the founder of Euclid. In the early days, it was primarily a farming community with wheat and table grapes being important. Ship building, saltworks, grist mills and saw mills were significant factors for the economy. Near the end of the 19th century, the quarrying of bluestone was successful for several companies. In 1903 Euclid officially became a city. Industries were flourishing during World War II.

Euclid Attractions

• National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame.
• Softball Hall of Fame.
• Shore Cultural Center is used for a variety of events including concerts and plays.
• Albert W. Henn Mansion is a picturesque brick English Tudor Revival house and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• C.E. Orr Ice Arena.

Euclid Activities

Euclid Beach Park is a popular destination for recreational activities. There are several beach areas along Lake Erie. Briardale Greens Golf Course is popular with golfing enthusiasts. The Lake Erie Circle Tour can be done by driving or taking a boat tour. It travels through the working waterfront areas, scenic locations and historic areas. Nearby Cleveland offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park features the Cuyahoga River and is popular for bicycle riding and hiking. The Ohio & Erie Canal Tow-Path Trail is a major path in the park. The scenic landscape includes rolling hills, waterfalls and steep narrow ravines. The park has an abundance of wildlife. The park also offers outdoor concerts and art exhibits. Special event railroad tours are provided by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Euclid Higher Education

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Art, Ursuline College and Cleveland Institute of Music are close by.

Euclid Transportation

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Euclid, OH

Comparing Euclid 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

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
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Euclid Almanac

Euclid Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Euclid Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Euclid, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Euclid Public Libraries

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Euclid Hospitals

MERIDIA EUCLID HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
18901 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD
(216) 531-9000
Emergency Service: Yes

Euclid High Schools (2004)

EUCLID HIGH SCHOOL
711 E 222ND ST
216-797-7800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,078 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
27000 ELINORE AVE
216-797-4700
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 931 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Euclid Colleges

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Cleveland Clinic Health System-School of Diagnostic Imaging

Euclid Beauty College

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