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Shaker Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 8 miles S of Euclid, Ohio (center to center) and 8 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is located in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Shaker Heights has a population of 29,405.
In Shaker Heights, about 56% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Shaker Heights, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Shaker Heights had a median family income of $85,893. People in Shaker Heights generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Shaker Heights enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Shaker Heights gave more campaign money ($201,901) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Shaker Heights. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Shaker Heights, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.
Shaker Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Shaker Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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