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Parma Heights.
About
Life in Parma Heights
This is a Cleveland suburb where you'll find solid, unpretentious neighborhood living rather than flashy amenities—think stable families, older housing stock, and people who've genuinely put down roots here. The median home value sits around $175,100 with a median rent of $1,111, making it affordable enough that homeownership is realistic on an ordinary income, and the job market backs that up with just 3.9% unemployment. You're looking at a maturing population (median age 43.2 years) with significant portions in their 50s and 60s, which means quieter streets but also means you'll find established neighborhoods where people actually know their neighbors—about 36% of households are individuals or single-person situations, so there's room for all life stages.
Parma Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
12.1%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.1% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Parma Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Parma Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (14.3%), and 5.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
20.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.0%
of households
Married Couples
36.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
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 7% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Parma Heights
In Parma Heights, rent runs 7% above the OH average, and home values are 18% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,459
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $219,286 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Parma Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Parma Heights, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Parma Heights: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Parma Heights is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Parma 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
Commute25.7 min avg
How Parma Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Parma Heights, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 100 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Parma Heights runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
73.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
190.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Parma 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 Parma 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
Parma 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 Parma 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
Parma Heights is about 2% 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
Parma 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
41.9"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Parma Heights
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Parma Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.7 mi away · Parma
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Middleburg Heights
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 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.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Parma Heights
Parma Heights's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Parma 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
11.6 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)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
1.6 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)
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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Parma Heights
Parma Heights has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
13 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
57 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Parma Heights
Parma Heights Branch Library
6206 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights
Cities Near Parma Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Parma Heights FAQ
Is Parma Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Parma Heights's median rent is $1,111/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,009/year. Median home value is $175,100.
Is Parma Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Parma Heights's violent crime rate was 73 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 191 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Parma Heights, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Parma 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 Parma Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Parma Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,111/month and median household income is $61,009/year. The median home value is $175,100. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Parma Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Parma Heights is 26 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