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Cuyahoga Falls.
About
Life in Cuyahoga Falls
If you're considering Cuyahoga Falls, know that you're looking at a stable, established suburb with solid economic fundamentals and reasonable affordability for the region. The median home value around $183,000 and median household income near $70,000 make it accessible compared to many Ohio metros, though it's not a bargain-basement market. The downside is that like much of Northeast Ohio, winter is real here—cold and gray stretches are part of the deal—and you'll definitely need a car despite the METRO bus service.
Cuyahoga Falls at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Cuyahoga Falls: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cuyahoga Falls, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (11.8%), and 3.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.1%
of households
Married Couples
40.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
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 Cuyahoga Falls
In Cuyahoga Falls, home values are 15% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,931
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $217,823 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Cuyahoga Falls and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga Falls is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cuyahoga Falls Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute21.6 min avg
How Cuyahoga Falls residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cuyahoga Falls, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 122 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cuyahoga Falls runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
227.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,607.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cuyahoga Falls Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Cuyahoga Falls, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
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
Summit County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Cuyahoga Falls, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cuyahoga Falls has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.09" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.12" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.79" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.7 mi away · Akron
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
Childrens · 5.9 mi away · Akron
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cuyahoga Falls (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Akron Main Campus
6.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (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 Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls has 4 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 awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls
Cities Near Cuyahoga Falls
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cuyahoga Falls?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cuyahoga Falls FAQ
Is Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio affordable?⌄
Cuyahoga Falls's median rent is $1,038/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,705/year. Median home value is $183,300.
Is Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio safe?⌄
Cuyahoga Falls's violent crime rate was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1607 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga Falls has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Cuyahoga Falls is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,038/month and median household income is $72,705/year. The median home value is $183,300. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Cuyahoga Falls is 22 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