At a Glance
Median Income
$70,645
$42,720 per capita
Home Value
$174,700
Zillow: $209,216
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cuyahoga Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cuyahoga Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cuyahoga Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cuyahoga Falls residents earn a median household income of $70,645 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,720. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cuyahoga Falls is $174,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,216. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Cuyahoga Falls reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,990/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Cuyahoga Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cuyahoga Falls has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population50,864
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,971/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,645
Per Capita$42,720
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,700
Rent$1,029
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$209,216
Housing Units24,602
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,990/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary187/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Cuyahoga Falls was founded in 1812.
The median home in Cuyahoga Falls was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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