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Parma, OH


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Parma, Ohio

Introduction to Parma, Ohio

Parma is located in Cuyahoga County and is the largest suburb for the city of Cleveland. Parma is home to prominent offices of General Motors, Cox Cable Television and Union Carbide Research Center. In 2003 Parma received national attention for the transmission line failure which contributed to the well known Northeast Blackout of 2003.

History

The first settlers in the region were Benaiah Fay and his family. They migrated from the state of New York and named the city in tribute to Parma, New York which had been named after Parma, Italy. The city had an agricultural based economy during the 19th century. In 1924 it was incorporated as a village. The population experienced significant growth after World War II ended. A large portion of the new residents arrived from the Polish and Eastern European communities of nearby Cleveland.

Local and Nearby Attractions

  • Hungarian Scout Festival
  • Stearns Homestead Fall Festival
  • Big Creek Reservation
  • Stearns Homestead
  • Gibbs House
  • Dunham Tavern Museum
  • Great Lakes Science Center
  • NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Ukrainian Museum Archives
  • Parmatown Mall
  • The Powerhouse
  • Jacobs Field
  • Parma Theatre
  • Henninger House

Activities

The county features a large number of golf courses. Parma residents enjoy the numerous parks which provide opportunities for swimming, bicycle riding, ice skating as well as other outdoor activities. Nearby Cleveland offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the residents of Parma.

The nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers numerous scenic trails for hiking and bicycle riding. Interesting formations made from stone are located throughout the park. The numerous waterfalls, scenic rolling hills, steep ravines, wildlife and the river that flows through the park attract a vast amount of visitors to the park. Visitors enjoy the art exhibits, the special event railroad tours provided by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad as well as outdoor concerts.

Higher Education

There are 15 colleges located in the county.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Parma Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Parma Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Parma, OH

Comparing Parma 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work27
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime95

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