Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US places
- top 15% for airport distance
- top 17% for cost of living
- bottom 1% for air quality
Cuyahoga Falls is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 51,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websiteci.cuyahoga-falls.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.6 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US places
Home Value$160k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$973better than 43% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.67%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.84%better than 30% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.3 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.0 inbetter than 17% of US places
Sunny Days163 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.4better than 82% of US places
Air Quality60 AQIbetter than 1% of US places
School Quality57.8better than 49% of US places
Violent Crime1051/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Crime1834/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Community
Population50,91697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.6%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby63.24better than 44% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cuyahoga Falls an affordable place to live?
- Cuyahoga Falls is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cuyahoga Falls?
- The median home value in Cuyahoga Falls is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cuyahoga Falls?
- Median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cuyahoga Falls?
- Median gross rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $973 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cuyahoga Falls safe?
- Cuyahoga Falls is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1051/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 1834/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cuyahoga Falls?
- Cuyahoga Falls averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 39.3 in of annual precipitation and about 163 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cuyahoga Falls?
- Public-school quality in Cuyahoga Falls is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cuyahoga Falls?
- The average one-way commute in Cuyahoga Falls is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)