At a Glance
Median Income
$59,218
$34,834 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
Zillow: $209,553
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Parma Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parma Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parma Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parma Heights residents earn a median household income of $59,218 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,834. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% 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 Parma Heights is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,553. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 33.2% 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
Parma Heights reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,659/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Parma Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parma 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
Population20,616
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,909/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,218
Per Capita$34,834
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$1,072
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$209,553
Housing Units9,941
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,659/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Parma Heights was founded in 1818.
The median home in Parma Heights was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.
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