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Parma Heights, Ohio

Introduction to Parma Heights, Ohio

Parma Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 2 miles SW of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 8 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 21,659 people live in Parma Heights.

Parma Heights History

Parma Heights was a part of the Township of Parma until 1911. The area was first settled in 1818 and originally incorporated in the year 1912. According to some, it was named after Parma in New York. Some also believed that the place derived its name from Parma in Italy. In its early days Parma Heights was a farming community. However, a few country inns and commercial establishments also existed. In 1959, Parma Heights was reincorporated as a city.

Parma Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Big Creek Reservation
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Brookside Park
  • Ukrainian Museum-Archives
  • NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Rocky River Reservation

Things To Do In Parma Heights

While staying at Parma Heights, you can enjoy wildlife beauty at the Big Creek Reservation. You can also visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Old Stone Church,, and Cleveland Botanical Garden. It takes only a few minutes of driving to reach the Edgewater Beach. If you are interested in history, you can plan a day trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.

Parma Heights Transportation

Cleveland - Hopkins International Airport is close to the city.

Parma Heights Higher Education

The nearest colleges are Baldwin - Wallace College, Cuyahoga Community College District, and Cleveland State University.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
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Comparative Profile of Parma Heights, OH

Comparing Parma Heights 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime64

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