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Middleburg Heights.
About
Life in Middleburg Heights
This southwest Cleveland suburb of about 16,000 people offers a genuinely affordable, stable lifestyle—especially if you're coming from pricier metros or looking to stretch your budget. With a median home value around $228,000 and median household income at $78,324, you're looking at a place where homeownership is actually achievable without years of saving, and the unemployment rate of 3.9% suggests solid local job markets (likely tied to the broader Cleveland region's healthcare and manufacturing sectors). The roughly 22-minute average commute is reasonable for suburban life, though you'll need a car; this is solidly suburban sprawl territory along US Route 42, not a walkable downtown.
Middleburg Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Middleburg Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Middleburg Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from India (42.0%), and 6.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.4%
of residents
65 and Older
26.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.1%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.04
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 Middleburg Heights
In Middleburg Heights, home values are 6% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,252
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $277,781 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Middleburg Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Middleburg Heights, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Middleburg Heights: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Middleburg Heights is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Middleburg 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
Commute21.8 min avg
How Middleburg Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Middleburg Heights, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 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 93% below national average
Crime rates for 2021
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2021. It's compared with the national rate for 2021.
Violent crime in Middleburg Heights runs 93% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
26
per 100,000 residents
Below average (361 national, 2021)
Property Crime Rate
578.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,762 national, 2021)
Middleburg 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 Middleburg 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.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Middleburg Heights is about 1% 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 Middleburg 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
Middleburg Heights is about 1% 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
Middleburg 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
41.0"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Southwest General Health Center · 18697 Bagley Road
- Hospital campus: Southwest General Health Center · 7265 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Hts
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.5 mi away · Parma
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Cleveland
Uh St John Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Westlake
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Middleburg 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
14.3 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)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
3 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)
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: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
15 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
55 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights Branch Library
16699 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts
Cities Near Middleburg Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Middleburg Heights FAQ
Is Middleburg Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Middleburg Heights's median rent is $1,079/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $78,815/year. Median home value is $228,400.
Is Middleburg Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Middleburg Heights's violent crime rate was 26 per 100,000 residents in 2021, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 361/100k that year. Property crime rate is 579 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Middleburg Heights, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Middleburg 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 Middleburg Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Middleburg Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,079/month and median household income is $78,815/year. The median home value is $228,400. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Middleburg Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Middleburg 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