Garfield Heights, OH Area Guide

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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 User Rating 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! User Rating 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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