Garfield Heights, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
29,369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,006 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$901 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cuyahoga County
5
Cleveland Metro Area
4
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cuyahoga County
5
Cleveland Metro Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 26
Feb 2 11 29
Mar 3 8 37
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 3 43
Dec 3 11 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, OH State Senate District 21, OH State House District 18, OH
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Schools

Elmwood Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Trinity High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
William Foster Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Garfield Heights High School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Remington College-Cleveland Campus
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ohio Media School-Valley View
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Marymount Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
South Pointe Hospital
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
96 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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