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About
Life in Parma
Parma works well if you want suburban stability close to Cleveland without the city price tag. Homes average in the mid-$150,000s to around $170,000, and you'll find a solid job market with under 4% unemployment and median household income around $69,000-$73,000. The Ukrainian community here is genuinely distinctive—it's the largest in Ohio by far, with Ukrainian Village along State Road offering authentic restaurants and businesses alongside the annual Independence Day parade.
Parma at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Parma: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Parma, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (25.3%), and 5.5% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
39.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
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 Parma
In Parma, home values are 21% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,341
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $215,078 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Parma and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Parma is 0.7 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 Parma 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
Commute24.2 min avg
How Parma residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Parma, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Parma runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
149.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
724.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Parma 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 Parma, 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
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Parma, 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
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Parma 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
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
63.8"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
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 Parma
Parma has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Middleburg Heights
Metrohealth System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Cleveland
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Cleveland
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.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Parma
Parma's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.4%
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 & Universities in Parma
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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
10.5 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)
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
13.4 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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Parma
Parma has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
12 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
59 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Parma
Parma-Powers Branch Library
6996 Powers Blvd., Parma
Parma-Snow Branch Library
2121 Snow Rd., Parma
Cities Near Parma
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Parma FAQ
Is Parma, Ohio affordable?⌄
Parma's median rent is $1,087/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,295/year. Median home value is $170,100.
Is Parma, Ohio safe?⌄
Parma's violent crime rate was 150 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 725 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Parma, Ohio?⌄
Parma has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Parma, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Parma is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,087/month and median household income is $69,295/year. The median home value is $170,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Parma, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Parma 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