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About
Life in Strongsville
Strongsville offers a straightforward suburban lifestyle in Ohio's Cleveland metro area, with solid schools, reliable job prospects, and a median household income that's notably above state averages. The school system recently invested $81 million in infrastructure improvements, including a new middle school and high school renovations, which matters if you have kids—though enrollment trends suggest the younger population is declining. Housing is reasonably priced for the region at a median home value around $300,000 with median rent around $1,300, and unemployment sits at a healthy 3.6%.
Strongsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
10.4%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Strongsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Strongsville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (19.9%), and 4.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
24.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.3%
of households
Married Couples
57.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 26% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Strongsville
In Strongsville, rent runs 26% above the OH average, and home values are 39% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,335
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $361,749 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Strongsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Strongsville 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 Strongsville 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
Commute25.5 min avg
How Strongsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Strongsville, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Strongsville runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
57
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
952
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Strongsville 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 Strongsville, 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
Strongsville is about 4% 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 Strongsville, 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
Strongsville is about 4% 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
Strongsville 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
42.7"
Annual Snowfall
65.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
171
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 Strongsville
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Strongsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Middleburg Heights
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.1 mi away · Parma
Fairview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Strongsville
Strongsville's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Strongsville (within 15 miles)
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
6.8 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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Strongsville
Strongsville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
14 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
56 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Strongsville
Strongsville Branch Library
18700 Westwood Dr, Strongsville
Cities Near Strongsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Strongsville FAQ
Is Strongsville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Strongsville's median rent is $1,302/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $103,253/year. Median home value is $298,300.
Is Strongsville, Ohio safe?⌄
Strongsville's violent crime rate was 57 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 952 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Strongsville, Ohio?⌄
Strongsville 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 Strongsville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Strongsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,302/month and median household income is $103,253/year. The median home value is $298,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Strongsville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Strongsville 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