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Parma, OH Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Gerald G.

What I love about living in Parma

I've been living in Parma, OH for 11 years now and honestly, there's a lot to love. Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. The community here is solid and supportive. If you're thinking about moving here, feel free to ask me anything.

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Sarah Morgan

Parma housing prices -when will it stop?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $157,600, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $157,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great.

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Reagan Reyes

How is Parma for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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denver_dylan

Parma quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $157,600, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Alexander Gray

Is Parma good for remote workers?

Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Dominic Stewart

Is Parma still affordable?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $157,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 80,131, Parma is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Wh...

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sarah_rider

Co-working spaces in Parma?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $157,600 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Sarah Morgan

Moving to Parma with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $67,425 in Parma. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perf...

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Stella White

Couple moving to Parma from out of state

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The su...

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Stella White

Healthcare options in Parma?

Hi all, Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated.

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Arianna Sanders

Working in Parma -salaries realistic?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Emily Gray

Considering Parma vs San Diego -help me decide

Hi all, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly...

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Sarah Morgan

How are the schools in Parma?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?

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Ezra

Day-to-day life in Parma, OH

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Theodore Morales

First time home buyer in Parma

OK so I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $67,425, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Gerald G.

Housing market in Parma — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $157,600. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1053. Is now a good time to buy in Parma? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Ella Richardson

Quick question about Parma

Alright, Been living here since 2011. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place.

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Willow Williams

Parma is underrated, change my mind

OK so I'm a college student here and The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think?

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Arianna Sanders

Weekend activities in Parma?

Median household income is $67,425, which feels about average for the area. What would you do?

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Luna Williams

First time home buyer in Parma

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Parma sits at 143.0 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience?

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Willow Williams

Parma job market vs San Diego

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Ella Richardson

Commute times in Parma -how bad?

Random thought, With a population of 80,131, Parma is a smaller city. Median household income is $67,425, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?

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Alexander Gray

Rent vs buy in Parma -what makes sense?

Hello, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The...

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Liam Cook

What Parma does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 80,131 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Reagan Reyes

Rent vs buy in Parma -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $157,600, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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la_elizabeth

Quick question about Parma

So, I work in construction and With a population of 80,131, Parma is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough...

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Nora

Parma is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It'...

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Alexander Gray

Dog-friendly places in Parma?

I work in engineering and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this?

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