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North Olmsted.
About
Life in North Olmsted
North Olmsted is a solidly middle-class suburb where you'll find a genuinely stable living situation—the kind of place where neighbors tend to stay put and community roots run deep. The median household income around $85,000 puts you in comfortable territory, and home values averaging $220,000 are reasonable for the region, though the tight rental market (median around $1,140/month) means vacancies are scarce. Jobs are fairly accessible with a 3.6% unemployment rate, and your commute into Cleveland typically runs under 24 minutes, which is manageable for a suburb.
North Olmsted at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Albania
Who lives in North Olmsted: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Olmsted, the largest foreign-born group is from Albania (14.5%), and 3.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.5%
of households
Married Couples
49.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 10% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in North Olmsted
In North Olmsted, rent runs 10% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,824
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $273,122 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below OH average
Unemployment in North Olmsted and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Olmsted is 1 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Olmsted 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
Commute23.9 min avg
How North Olmsted residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Olmsted, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 68% 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
- 92 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 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Olmsted runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
31.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
774.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted, 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
North Olmsted is about 3% 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 North Olmsted, 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
North Olmsted is about 3% 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
North Olmsted 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
42.4"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Olmsted
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Olmsted's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uh St John Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Westlake
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Avon
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Middleburg 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.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Olmsted
North Olmsted's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Olmsted (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (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
7.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Olmsted
North Olmsted has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
21 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
49 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Olmsted
North Olmsted Branch Library
27403 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted
Cities Near North Olmsted
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Olmsted?
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North Olmsted FAQ
Is North Olmsted, Ohio affordable?⌄
North Olmsted's median rent is $1,141/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,363/year. Median home value is $219,800.
Is North Olmsted, Ohio safe?⌄
North Olmsted's violent crime rate was 32 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 774 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Olmsted, Ohio?⌄
North Olmsted has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Olmsted, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in North Olmsted is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,141/month and median household income is $84,363/year. The median home value is $219,800. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Olmsted, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in North Olmsted is 24 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