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About
Life in Mayfield Heights
Life in Mayfield Heights is a solid, unpretentious East Side Cleveland experience—the kind of place where you'll find strong roots, aging European heritage (Italian, German, Irish, and Polish ancestry run deep here), and a community that skews toward stability over flash. With a median household income around $66,524 and median home values hovering near $205,000, it's genuinely affordable for the Cleveland area, and the job market holds its own with unemployment under 4 percent, though most people end up commuting into Cleveland proper or surrounding job centers for better opportunities. The community itself is maturing—median age is 41, with nearly a quarter of residents over 65—which means you'll find a quieter, more established neighborhood feel than a young professional hub, and a decent number of single-person and non-family households if that's your situation.
Mayfield Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
16.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mayfield Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mayfield Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.9%), and 5.8% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
18.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
47.1%
of households
Married Couples
30.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.92
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 9% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Mayfield Heights
In Mayfield Heights, rent runs 9% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,991
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $232,082 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Mayfield Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Mayfield Heights, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Mayfield Heights: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mayfield Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mayfield 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
Commute22.1 min avg
How Mayfield Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mayfield Heights, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 109 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 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mayfield Heights runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
30.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
303.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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
Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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
Mayfield Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mayfield Heights has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
113.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
169
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.51" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.10" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.03" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.23" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.55" |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.14" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 4.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mayfield Heights
Mayfield Heights has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Beachwood
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Beachwood
Highland Springs
Psychiatric · 5.9 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.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mayfield Heights
Mayfield Heights's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mayfield 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
8.1 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)
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
4.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $55,510 · 75% graduate · median earnings $27,260 (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: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mayfield Heights
Mayfield Heights has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
19 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
71 mi awayCities Near Mayfield Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mayfield Heights FAQ
Is Mayfield Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Mayfield Heights's median rent is $1,128/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,524/year. Median home value is $205,200.
Is Mayfield Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Mayfield Heights's violent crime rate was 30 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 303 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mayfield Heights, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Mayfield 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 Mayfield Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Mayfield Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,128/month and median household income is $66,524/year. The median home value is $205,200. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mayfield Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Mayfield 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