Olmsted Falls, OH

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Olmsted Falls Almanac

Olmsted Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Olmsted Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Olmsted Falls High Schools (2004)

OLMSTED FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
26939 BAGLEY RD
440-427-6100
Serves 1,096 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

Olmsted Falls Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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