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Munroe Falls, OH


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Munroe Falls, Ohio

Introduction to Munroe Falls, Ohio

Munroe Falls, Ohio, in Summit county, is 6 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city has a population of 5,314.

Munroe Falls History

Development in Munroe Falls began with the establishment of numerous industrial plants along the Cuyahoga River. A log dam, constructed in 1817, provided power to a saw and a grist mill which at the time comprised what was known as the Village of Florence. Brothers Edmund and William Munroe purchased land in 1836 and established the Munroe Falls Manufacturing Company. They named the community "Munroe Falls" and it was incorporated in 1838. The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, constructed in 1841, resulted in significant growth and development. Pittsburgh and Western Railroad entered the city in the 1860s, and the Cleveland Paper Company opened for business in Munroe Falls in 1866. The city is currently a residential community in the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Munroe Falls and Nearby Attractions

  • Mabel Hartzell Home
  • Akron Art Museum
  • Haines House Underground Railroad Center
  • Brecksville Reservation
  • Akron Zoo
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Things To Do In Munroe Falls

The city is home to several parks like the Brust Park, Guise Park, and Munroe Falls Metro Park which feature miles of hiking and biking trails, and also offer facilities for various other recreational activities. Within 20 miles of Munroe Falls there are numerous historical sites and museums including the Glamorgan Castle, the Mabel Hartzell Home, the Haines House Underground Railroad Center, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and the Akron Art Museum. South Chagrin Reservation, Rocky River Reservation, Bedford Reservation, and Brecksville Reservation, which are also nearby, have nature trails, arboretums, and picnic areas. Akron Zoo, and Six Flags Worlds of Adventure are among the other popular destinations nearby.

Munroe Falls Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Munroe Falls Higher Education

Colleges near Munroe Falls are Kent State University, University of Akron, Hiram College, Mount Union College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMunroe Falls Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Munroe Falls People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Munroe Falls Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Munroe Falls Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Munroe Falls Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Munroe Falls College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Munroe Falls, OH

Comparing Munroe 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone21

Crime

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