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Cleveland Heights, OH

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Cleveland Heights, OH

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population44,694
Foreign Born4.0%
Population Density5,541people per mi²
Median Age36.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

84/100

16% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $131k+$202k+
Elite (Top 5%) $176k+$273k+
Affordability Ratio

143%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
7

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport

97.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Cleveland Heights, OH

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 4.5 mi
Marina9Nearest 3.8 mi
Winery4Nearest 0.8 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 3.2 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 8.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$72k+4.6%
4% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$455k
31% below US avg
College Educated
57.5%
64% above US avg
WFH
16.4%
15% above US avg
Homeownership
58.0%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$177k
37% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.7%
Homicide*
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.38 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.74 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.3%
Burglary*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
9.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+28Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Dem Rep
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season200 days261 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.0"
Elevation919 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor6.8 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,541/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Heat Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 99 mi · coast 384 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$282.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:21:56.000Z

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