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Olmsted Falls, OH


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Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Olmsted Falls, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 9 miles SW of Lakewood, Ohio (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Olmsted Falls has a population of 7,962.

The People and Families of Olmsted Falls

In Olmsted Falls, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olmsted Falls had a median family income of $66,196. Olmsted Falls is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Olmsted Falls isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Olmsted Falls, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Olmsted Falls residents, with $4,400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Olmsted Falls isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Olmsted Falls Housing

In Olmsted Falls, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Olmsted Falls has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Olmsted Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOlmsted Falls Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOlmsted Falls Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Olmsted Falls Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Olmsted Falls Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Olmsted Falls Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Olmsted Falls College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Olmsted Falls People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Olmsted Falls Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Olmsted Falls, OH

Comparing Olmsted 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime87

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