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Shaker Heights, OH Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jameson Ross

Things Shaker Heights needs to improve

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved...

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Claire Rivera

What's it really like living in Shaker Heights?

OK so The median home value here is around $288,000, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,149 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Owen Davis

Rent in Shaker Heights getting crazy

Curious what people think. I've been here for 13 years and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,149/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food sce...

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Ariana Collins

What I wish I knew before living in Shaker Heights

OK so We're a young couple and Median household income is $97,721, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 29,004, Shaker Heights is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Jonathan Moore

How much do you pay for rent in Shaker Heights?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,149 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jameson Ross

Anyone else love living in Shaker Heights?

I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. ...

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Sebastian Chavez

Is Shaker Heights good for remote workers?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $288,000 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's...

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Cora Campbell

Housing market in Shaker Heights right now

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated.

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Owen Davis

Shaker Heights in the winter -how bad?

Alright, Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Austin Gonzalez

Best areas to explore in Shaker Heights?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Household incomes average around $97,721 in Shaker Heights. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right s...

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Owen Davis

Anyone else love living in Shaker Heights?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,149/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,004 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,149 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising,...

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Wyatt Ruiz

Things that make Shaker Heights unique

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Prop...

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Levi Lopez

Starting a business in Shaker Heights?

First post here. Military spouse here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers.

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Jameson Ross

Is Shaker Heights worth moving to in 2026?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Shaker Heights sits at 217.0 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Madeline

What's it really like living in Shaker Heights?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $97,721 in Shaker Heights. The median home value here is around $288,000, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers.

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Ariana Collins

Affordable areas near Shaker Heights?

Alright, Rent is about $1,149/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $288,000, which seems about average. With a population of 29,004, Shaker Heights is a smaller city. Median household income is $97,721, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisin...

1 replies 24 upvotes housing
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