At a Glance
Median Income
$97,721
$70,448 per capita
Home Value
$288,000
Zillow: $335,828
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
1,818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Shaker Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shaker Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaker Heights a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shaker Heights residents earn a median household income of $97,721 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,448. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Shaker Heights is $288,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,828. Median rent is $1,149/month, with 25.6% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Shaker Heights reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,818/100K.
Education
69.7% of adults in Shaker Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shaker 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
Population29,004
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,611/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,721
Per Capita$70,448
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,000
Rent$1,149
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$335,828
Housing Units14,037
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property1,818/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+42.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Shaker Heights was founded in 1911.
The median home in Shaker Heights was built in 1944.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% 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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