Shaker Heights, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

4.9 Excellent / 5.0
29,004 Population
$97,721 Median Income
$288,000 Home Value
$1,149 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
42.0 yrs Median Age
69.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.9
Overall
4.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population29,004
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,611/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 55.7%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$97,721
Per Capita Income$70,448
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate5.2%
County GDP$135,914M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$288,000
Zillow Value$335,828
Median Rent$1,149
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul29° / 75°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow64 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+69.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)68

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Work From Home18.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations8

How Shaker Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$97,721
Home Value$288,000
Median Rent$1,149
Poverty Rate5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+69.7%
Unemployment3.2%
Avg Temperature52.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population29,004
Population Density4,611 per sq mi
Median Age42.0 years
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55.7% Black 33.4% Hispanic 0.8% Other 10.1%
White55.7%
Black or African American33.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.1%

Language

English Only89.3%
Spanish Speakers10.7%
English 89.3% Spanish 10.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.8%
Health Insurance97.8%

Income

30% above avg
Median Household Income$97,721
Per Capita Income$70,448
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,445
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$80,817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate5.2%
Total Establishments (County)39,269
County GDP$135,914M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,107
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Retail Stores3,902
Manufacturing1,516
Total Establishments39,269

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,107 Healthcare 3,799 Retail 3,902 Manufacturing 1,516

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$80,817
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,487

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.8 min
Work From Home18.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

2% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$288,000
Zillow Home Value Index$335,828

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$364,500
Price Per Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold (month)20
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops13.8%
Active Inventory80

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied60.2%

Rental Costs

Near national avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,149
Zillow Rent Index$1,840

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,487
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)13.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.8%
Regular Checkup79.8%
Premature Death Rate10,171 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,799
Restaurants (County)3,107

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)82

Temperature

29°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.0 in
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Land Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density4,611 per sq mi
Latitude41.4761°
Longitude-81.5492°
County FIPS39035

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.9%
D 65.4%

Democrat +31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.7%
High School+98.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density4,611 per sq mi
Land Area6.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)8
Public Libraries (County)68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)82

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