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Broadview Heights.
About
Life in Broadview Heights
If you're moving here, you're signing up for a solidly affluent Cleveland suburb where you'll actually see your neighbors and know the school district's state wrestling rankings. The community skews slightly older and college-educated (54% hold bachelor's degrees or higher), with a median age of 42.6 years, meaning you'll find established families, professionals who've settled in, and retirees who chose to stay put rather than move away—that says something about the place. Your commute to Cleveland proper averages 26.7 minutes, which is reasonable for suburban life, though you'll definitely need a car; this is fully urban density but with a suburban car-dependent layout.
Broadview Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
8.3%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.3% foreign-born, most often from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who lives in Broadview Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Broadview Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Bosnia and Herzegovina (11.2%), and 3.6% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Broadview Heights
In Broadview Heights, home values are 47% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,034
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $370,772 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Broadview Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Broadview Heights, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Broadview Heights: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Broadview Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Broadview Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute25.7 min avg
How Broadview Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Broadview Heights, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 99% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Broadview Heights runs 99% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
5.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
101.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Broadview Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes Broadview Heights, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Broadview Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Broadview Heights, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Broadview Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Broadview Heights has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
65.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Broadview Heights
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Broadview Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.2 mi away · Parma
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Northfield
Marymount Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Garfield Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Broadview Heights
Broadview Heights's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Broadview Heights (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Broadview Heights
Broadview Heights has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
7 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
63 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
97 mi awayCities Near Broadview Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Broadview Heights?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Broadview Heights FAQ
Is Broadview Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Broadview Heights's median rent is $1,083/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $103,125/year. Median home value is $316,700.
Is Broadview Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Broadview Heights's violent crime rate was 5 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 102 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Broadview Heights, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Broadview Heights, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Broadview Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Broadview Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,083/month and median household income is $103,125/year. The median home value is $316,700. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Broadview Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Broadview Heights is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from