Garfield Heights, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County
Garfield Heights, OH
At a Glance
How Garfield Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garfield Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garfield Heights residents earn a median household income of $52,006 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,699. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield Heights is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,304. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 39.1% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Garfield Heights reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,901/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Garfield Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.