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Maple Heights.
About
Life in Maple Heights
Maple Heights is a community of 23,350 people in Ohio. The median household income is $53,414, median rent runs about $1,338 per month, and median home values are around $97,900. The average commute is 22 minutes.
Maple Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Maple Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maple Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (20.0%), and 0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
25.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 29% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Maple Heights
In Maple Heights, rent runs 29% above the OH average, and home values are 54% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,523
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $135,393 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Maple Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maple Heights is 0.9 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maple 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
Commute21.7 min avg
How Maple Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maple Heights, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 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 40% above national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in Maple Heights runs 40% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
539.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
813.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
Maple 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 Maple 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
Maple 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 Maple 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
Maple Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maple Heights has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 37°F | 25°F | 1.53" |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.10" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.84" |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maple Heights
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Maple Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Marymount Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Garfield Heights
South Pointe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.1 mi away · Warrensville Heights
Highland Springs
Psychiatric · 3.4 mi away · Beachwood
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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maple Heights
Maple Heights's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maple 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
7.2 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 · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
11.4 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)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
5.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maple Heights
Maple Heights has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
10 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
67 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maple Heights
Maple Heights Branch Library
5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights
Cities Near Maple Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Maple Heights?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Maple Heights FAQ
Is Maple Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Maple Heights's median rent is $1,338/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $53,414/year. Median home value is $97,900.
Is Maple Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Maple Heights's violent crime rate was 539 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is above the national average of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 814 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maple Heights, Ohio?⌄
Maple Heights has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maple Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Maple Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,338/month and median household income is $53,414/year. The median home value is $97,900. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maple Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Maple Heights 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