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Is Cuyahoga Falls a Good Place to Live? Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Cuyahoga Falls ranks #575 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($183,300, #55 of 524) and low rents ($1,038/mo, #60 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (77.7%, #383 of 437).
Cuyahoga Falls by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Cuyahoga Falls's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls's cost of living index is 93.4, 7% below the US level of 100 and #395 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,038/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $220,780, 11% below the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 93.4#395 of 1,308 | 92.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $220,780#172 of 1,187 | $248,803 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,535/mo#364 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $183,300#175 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,038/mo#252 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.5x#41 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.1%#163 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Cuyahoga Falls housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Cuyahoga Falls is in the Akron, OH metro.
Ohio housing market →Is Cuyahoga Falls safe?
Cuyahoga Falls recorded 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 31% below the US rate of 328 and 17% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #406 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #187 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. Property crime runs 1,607 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 228#406 of 1,085 | 276 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,607#527 of 1,085 | 1,429 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Cuyahoga Falls?
The median household in Cuyahoga Falls earns $72,705, 13% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $72,705#764 of 1,312 | $72,212 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.4%#664 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.5%#540 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Cuyahoga Falls?
The median resident of Cuyahoga Falls is 38.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #530 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 37.7%#530 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Cuyahoga Falls's schools and health?
Cuyahoga Falls's 9 public schools graduate 77.7% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $15,278 spent per pupil. 35.8% of adults are obese and 11.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 77.7%#931 of 1,063 | 86.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.8#428 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,278#553 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 35.8%#840 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.9%#775 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.3%#700 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.8%#228 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,894 students are enrolled in Cuyahoga Falls's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Cuyahoga Falls?
The average commute in Cuyahoga Falls is 21.6 minutes (Ohio 23.8); 0.3% of workers take transit and 13.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Cuyahoga Falls scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 69.6°F and winters 28.3°F, with 41.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 21.6 min#474 of 1,312 | 23.8 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 1.6%#28 of 1,312 | 5.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77% | 75.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.9% | 2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.4 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 36.4 | 19 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 46 | 25.3 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 59.7 | 36.6 | 3.7 |
| May | 70.4 | 47.1 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 78.4 | 56.4 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 82.3 | 60.3 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 58.8 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 74.4 | 52.2 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 61.2 | 41 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 48.7 | 31.9 | 3 |
| Dec | 38.5 | 24.3 | 3.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Stow 4 Se.
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 49.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 69.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 28.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Stow 4 Se.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Cuyahoga Falls?
Summit County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Summit County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Cuyahoga Falls | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.08%#57 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Summit County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Summit County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.011% | 86% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0012% | 63% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0019% | 49% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0039% | 33% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.051% | 12% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Cuyahoga Falls compare with similar-size cities?
Cuyahoga Falls is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #257 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 50,909.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #575 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 | 21.6 min |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #112 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 | 28.5 min |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #471 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 | 21.1 min |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #776 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 | 21.1 min |
| Glendora, CAPop. 50,926 | #646 | 55.9 | $113,569 | $2,254/mo | 188 | 33.1 min |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #300 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| East Hartford, CTPop. 50,918 | #462 | 58.7 | $70,778 | $1,225/mo | 92 | 22.4 min |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #1016 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 | 16.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Cuyahoga Falls compare with the rest of Ohio?
Cuyahoga Falls ranks #5 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 57 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 1% above the Ohio median. Violent crime is 17% below the statewide rate. Homes are 11% below the typical Ohio home.
| City | Rank in OH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #1 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #2 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #3 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #4 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #5 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 |
| Columbus, OHPop. 914,802 | #6 | 54.5 | $66,082 | $1,295/mo | 380 |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #7 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #8 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #9 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #10 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #11 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 |
| Cincinnati, OHPop. 311,224 | #12 | 45.2 | $52,909 | $1,001/mo | 785 |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #13 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #14 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #15 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 |
| Cleveland, OHPop. 366,097 | #16 | 40.5 | $40,801 | $945/mo | 1,365 |
| Youngstown, OHPop. 59,331 | #17 | 39.7 | $34,408 | $728/mo | 690 |
| Dayton, OHPop. 136,579 | #18 | 38.5 | $45,247 | $918/mo | 1,230 |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #19 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #20 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 |
All 20 Ohio cities we track, by overall score. Ohio statewide: median income $72,212, violent crime 275.6 per 100,000.
How is Cuyahoga Falls's score calculated?
Cuyahoga Falls scores 57 out of 100, #575 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Ohio's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Cuyahoga Falls. Similar-size median 55.5.
49.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Cuyahoga Falls's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
80.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Cuyahoga Falls. Similar-size median 58.9.
50.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Cuyahoga Falls's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
51.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Cuyahoga Falls's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
81.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Cuyahoga Falls. Similar-size median 56.1.
52.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Cuyahoga Falls. Similar-size median 42.4.
42.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Cuyahoga Falls. Similar-size median 50.0.
48.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Cuyahoga Falls's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
74.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Cuyahoga Falls's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Cuyahoga Falls has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Cuyahoga Falls
Is Cuyahoga Falls, OH a good place to live?
Cuyahoga Falls ranks #575 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($183,300, #55 of 524) and low rents ($1,038/mo, #60 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (77.7%, #383 of 437).
What is the cost of living in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls's cost of living index is 93.4, 7% below the US level of 100 and #395 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,038/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $220,780, 11% below the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
What is the crime rate in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls recorded 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 31% below the US rate of 328 and 17% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #406 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #187 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. Property crime runs 1,607 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Cuyahoga Falls?
The median household in Cuyahoga Falls earns $72,705, 13% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Cuyahoga Falls?
Median rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,038/mo (Census), #252 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,535/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Cuyahoga Falls?
The typical home value in Cuyahoga Falls is $220,780, up 4.2% in a year, against $248,803 for Ohio and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $183,300.
How are the public schools in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls's 9 public schools graduate 77.7% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $15,278 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Cuyahoga Falls?
The average commute is 21.6 minutes, #474 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.8 minutes across Ohio. 1.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls averages 49.3°F over the year, 69.6°F in summer and 28.3°F in winter, with 41.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Cuyahoga Falls walkable?
Cuyahoga Falls scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Cuyahoga Falls at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Summit County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Cuyahoga Falls?
Summit County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Cuyahoga Falls?
Cuyahoga Falls has 50,909 residents. The median resident of Cuyahoga Falls is 38.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #530 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Cuyahoga Falls compare with the rest of Ohio?
Cuyahoga Falls ranks #5 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 57 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 1% above the Ohio median. Violent crime is 17% below the statewide rate. Homes are 11% below the typical Ohio home.
What cities are similar in size to Cuyahoga Falls?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Cuyahoga Falls's population of 50,909 are Hoffman Estates, IL (#112 overall), Grapevine, TX (#368 overall), Troy, NY (#471 overall), Mishawaka, IN (#776 overall), and Glendora, CA (#646 overall). Cuyahoga Falls is #575.