Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Debbie's
Coffee Shop
Coneheads
Coffee Shop
Pulp
Coffee Shop
Zoup!
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Clean Eating
Coffee Shop
Wing Stop
Coffee Shop
Angie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Q's Cafe
Coffee Shop
B&M Barbeque
Coffee Shop
Southern Cafe
Coffee Shop
Garden Grill
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Cinemark Cinemas 24
Cinema
Spin
Bowling Alley
Stafford Water Park
Water Park
Stafford Stadium
Stadium
Independence Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Independence Historical Society
Museum
The Magalen
Theatre Arts
Stan Skoczen Stadium
Stadium
Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
Attraction
Food and Drink (13) D-
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
East Side Eats
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cozy Inn
Bar
Winston's Place
Bar
Reddi's Pizza Parlor
Fast Food
Joe D's Third World Lounge
Bar
Tavern of Independence
Bar
The Drink
Bar
Big Hat's
Fast Food
Pin Pin Kitchen
Fast Food
Malibu Joe's
Bar
China Wok
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Compound Cleveland - Youth Strength Training
Gym
Earle B. Turner Recreation Center
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Stella Walsh Recreation Center
Community Centre
John F Kennedy Recreation Center
Community Centre
Alexander Hamilton Recreation Center
Community Centre
Harvard Community Services Center
Community Centre
Zelma Watson George Roller Skating and Recreation Center
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Dave's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Miles Supermarket
Grocery Store
Prime Meats Butcher
Butcher
R & K Sausage
Butcher
K & K Meat Shoppe
Butcher
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Dave's
Grocery Store
M & M Donut Shop
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Dave's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Heinen's
Grocery Store
D&R Meats
Butcher
CAM Asia Supermarket
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (7) B
Creative Early Playground
Playground
The Village Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Miles Park
Park
Lock 39 Trailhead
Park
Dove Park
Park
Kerruish Park
Park
Valley View Woods
Park
Irma Park
Park
Lombardo Park
Park
Dunham Park
Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Park
Warsaw Park
Park
Idalia Park
Park
Stafford Park
Park
Circle Emerald Field
Park
Odelia V. Robinson Park
Park
Canal Exploration Center
Park
Oman Park
Park
Chelton Park
Park
Morgana Park
Park
Ashby Play Lot
Park
Easton Park
Park
Good Beginnings Playground
Playground
Elmwood Park
Park
Shops (24) D-
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Nails
Hairdresser
Big Bargains
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Peter's
Convenience Store
Munchies 131
Convenience Store
True North
Convenience Store
Turney Deli
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Northeast Ohio Fence & Deck
Home Improvement
Citi Trends
Clothing
Upscale Nails
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Best Cuts
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Rose Beauty
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Polo Nails
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Garfield Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Rockside
Transit Station
Canal Exploration Center
Transit Station
Southgate Transit Center
Bus Stop
Lee–Van Aken
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Garfield Heights is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D

Garfield Heights crime rates are 2,400 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
1,884 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
516 crimes per 100k D-
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employment D-

The median income in Garfield Heights is $43,901 - which is 13% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$43,901 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% F
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Marymount Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Garfield Heights Justice Center
Police
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health
Clinic
Angel Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Dentalworks
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Stolarsky & Truxton
Dentist
Miles Broadway Health Center
Clinic
Maple Heights Police Department
Police
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Discount Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Lee-Harvard Dental Center
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station No. 36
Fire Station
Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Independence Urgent Care
Clinic
Kinsman Foot And Ankle Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MetroHealth Broadway Branch
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Garfield Heights home prices are $75,400 - which is 43% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$75,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Garfield Heights graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Elmwood Elementary School
William Foster Elementary School
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Garfield Heights Middle School
Archbishop Lyke-St Timothy Campus
Smart Academy
Miles School
Warner Girls Leadership Academy
J.F. Kennedy School
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
Ramah Junior Academy
Miles Park School
Milkovich Middle School
Robert H Jamison School
Hope Academy Northcoast
Charles W Eliot School
Holy Name Elementary
Chapelside Cleveland Academy
Abraham Lincoln School
Nathan Hale School
Charles Dickens School
Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy
John F Kennedy High School
High Schools (2) B-
Trinity High School
Garfield Heights High School
Miles School
Cuyahoga Hts High School
Miles Park School
Maple Heights High School
John Adams College & Career Academy
Bard High Early College Cleveland East Campus
John Adams High School
Charles W Eliot School
T2 Honors Academy
Charles Dickens School
Pact @ Jfk
E3Agle Academy
Andrew J Rickoff
Fullerton School
Whitney Young School
The Capella Institute
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
Adlai Stevenson School
Washington Park
Independence High School
Regent High School
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ratings F

Garfield Heights has an overall rating of 45% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes F
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Garfield Heights Area Facts

  • Garfield Heights has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Garfield Heights crime rates are 21% higher than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Garfield Heights is 8% lower than the Ohio average

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Hidden Gem Garfield Heights 4 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 26, 2022) This community is central to everything. Eastside, westside , downtown all with quick freeway access. Metroparks with running and walking trails in your backyard. . The beauty of nature, natural tree-lined streets with deer and squirrels and beautiful birds everywhere you look. A ...Read More ll the beauty of the country with the amenities and quick access to city. Affordable housing although property taxes are one of the highest in the area. Mainly fastfood in city but very close to Pinecrest & other areas like Independence with multiple food options. Diverse community, with families living in harmony and supportive of one another. Major hospitals within 20 minutes & small hospital in Garfield Heights. Friendly neighbors & active & kind police force. One of Cleveland's best suburbs, a hidden gem for sure. High property taxes, subpar rec center are only downfalls. Read Less
Worst City! 0.5 rating By AlexPrice ( Nov 28, 2011) I hate this city! They are horrible at everything. They do not know how to handle business right and consistently waste your time. I hope it's destroyed in some way. How do you have 1 inspector for the entire city? You will never prosper!! It took them 4 months to do an inspecti ...Read More on and then they did not send all of the paperwork which needed to be mailed back in it's original form. Then they want to charge you a bunch of money for absolutely nothing and expect you to comply. I do not understand how these people were chosen to run an entire city. It makes absolutely no sense. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garfield Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Creative Early Playground
      The Village Park
      Mill Creek Park
      Miles Park
      Lock 39 Trailhead
      Dove Park
      Kerruish Park
      Valley View Woods

      Entertainment

      Cinemark Cinemas 24
      Spin
      Stafford Water Park
      Stafford Stadium
      Independence Community Theater
      Independence Historical Society
      The Magalen
      Stan Skoczen Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Chipotle
      Penn Station
      East Side Eats
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Garfield Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Garfield Heights.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garfield Heights? The cost of living in Garfield Heights is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Ohio.
      Garfield Heights
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garfield Heights? Garfield Heights crime rates are 2,400, which are 21% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,400 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Garfield Heights? The median income in Garfield Heights is $43,901 which is 13% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $43,90121% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,88820% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garfield Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Marymount Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Garfield Heights home prices? Garfield Heights home prices are $75,400 - which is 43% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $75,40059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Garfield Heights have good schools? The Garfield Heights graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Garfield Heights a good place to live? Garfield Heights has an overall rating of 45% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      47%

      5 total surveys

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