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Garfield Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,369 Population 4,062/sq mi density
$52,006 Median Income $26,699 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $131,430 Zillow
$1,085 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 3,158 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,006 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Garfield Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,006
31% below
$26,699 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $131,430
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
7% below
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
1% above
3,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
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)

Income
69%
Home Value
35%
Rent
93%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
101%
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.