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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 31
Population50,864
Foreign Born3.1%
Population Density1,972people per mi²
Median Age38.0 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
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$31k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $124k+$192k+
Elite (Top 5%) $146k+$226k+
Affordability Ratio

142%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean79%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
17
Negative
12

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

2.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.3mi

Airport

Akron City Hospital Heliport

3.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Akron, OH

5.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 1.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.1 mi
Marina4Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 20.5 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 0.5 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
$71k+4.0%
6% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$501k
24% below US avg
College Educated
37.5%
7% above US avg
WFH
11.5%
20% below US avg
Homeownership
63.7%
3% below US avg
Median Home
$175k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+3586.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+3567.2%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents53% below state avg
Robbery
0.04 / 1k Residents90% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.98 / 1k Residents14% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+3605.1%
Burglary
1.10 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.85 / 1k Residents43% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.88 / 1k Residents49% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Dem Rep
40%50%60%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 Season194 days253 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.7"
Elevation1,030 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
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor391 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,972/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 125 mi · coast 370 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$102.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCleveland373k people are 28 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital114 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison5.5 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:04:40.000Z

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