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Strongsville, OH

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Strongsville, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 27
Population46,022
Foreign Born2.6%
Population Density1,869people per mi²
Median Age46.0 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
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

104/100

4% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Strongsville, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $54k$80k
Luxury $161k+$250k+
Elite (Top 5%) $190k+$294k+
Affordability Ratio

128%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
9
Poor
3
Negative
3

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.9mi

Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport

99.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Berea, OH

3.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf15Nearest 2.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 13.4 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.6 mi
Winery1Nearest 8.1 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 10.4 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 0.6 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
$103k+1.4%
36% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$779k
19% above US avg
College Educated
48.2%
38% above US avg
WFH
17.7%
24% above US avg
Homeownership
81.7%
25% above US avg
Median Home
$280k
1% 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: R+5Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Strongsville, 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 Season193 days255 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.5"
Elevation935 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
Poor15 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,869/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Heat Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 113 mi · coast 391 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$282.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCleveland373k people are 15 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital112 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison9.8 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:06:48.000Z

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