Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Cuyahoga Falls is a mid-size city in Ohio with a population of 50,864. Residents earn $70,645 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cuyahoga Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Cuyahoga Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $70,645, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Cuyahoga Falls is $174,700, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cuyahoga Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,645 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,962 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,834 |
| County GDP | $40,349M |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Healthcare | 1,595 |
| Retail | 1,604 |
| Manufacturing | 730 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $174,700 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,216 |
| Median List Price | $232,000 |
| Median List Price | $232,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Inventory | 67 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,029 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,547 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1829°N, 81.5530°W |
| County FIPS | 39153 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Retail Stores | 1,604 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |