At a Glance
Median Income
$52,006
$26,699 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $131,430
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
3,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garfield Heights a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.8% (61% 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 $131,430. 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 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,158/100K. The murder rate is 14.2/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population29,369
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,062/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,006
Per Capita$26,699
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,085
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$131,430
Housing Units13,073
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property3,158/100K
Murder14.2/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary881/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Garfield Heights was founded in 1904.
The median home in Garfield Heights was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.