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Richmond Heights, Ohio

Introduction to Richmond Heights, Ohio

Richmond Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 2 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area. There are 10,944 residents in Richmond Heights.

Richmond Heights History

Richmond Heights was originally a part of the Township of Euclid. In 1917, it was separated from the township and incorporated as a village. At that time, the area was named as the Village of Claribel. Later, in 1918, it was renamed Richmond Heights. In 1953, gas and water mains were installed in Richmond Heights. The area was reincorporated as a city in 1960. The City of Richmond Heights adopted a mayor - council system of government.

Richmond Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Euclid Creek Reservation
  • Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
  • Sea World Ohio
  • Western Reserve Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Richmond Heights

While staying in Richmond Heights, you can enjoy a number of recreational activities at Desan Park and Community Park. You can also spend your leisure hours shopping at the Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center and Richmond Town Square Shopping Center. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Cleveland Police Museum are also worth visiting. In addition, the Cain Park, City of Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, and Bexley Park are nearby.

Richmond Heights Transportation

You can reach Cuyahoga County Airport within a few minutes.

Richmond Heights Higher Education

John Carroll University, Lakeland Community College, and Case Western Reserve University are the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyRichmond Heights Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRichmond Heights Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRichmond Heights Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Richmond Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Richmond Heights Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Richmond Heights College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Richmond Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Richmond Heights Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Richmond Heights, OH

Comparing Richmond 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
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population87
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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