Livability Score

81
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Sittoo's
Coffee Shop
Royal Donut
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Dreamz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Charlie And Tango Ice Cream And Smoothies
Coffee Shop
Metropolitan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Unknown Name
Stadium
Parma Splash Pad
Water Park
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Yorktown Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Water Park
Barons Bus Arena
Stadium
Southland Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Cinemas 8
Cinema
Freeway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Stadium
Food and Drink (73) A+
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Bleachers
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pulp
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Last Stop Inn
Bar
P. Jay's Pizza
Fast Food
Krakow Foods
Deli
Unknown Name
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Good Old Daze
Bar
Fitness (8) F
FITWORKS
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Workout Factory 24/7
Gym
Walters Grove Park Swimming Pool
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Soza Fitness & Wellness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (16) B
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Colozzo's
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
samosky's home bakery
Bakery
Breads and Beyond Bakery
Bakery
AC Meat Shop
Butcher
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Sugarland Food Mart
Grocery Store
Pinzone's Meats
Butcher
Kolo's Bakery
Bakery
State Meats
Butcher
ALDI
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Athen's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Jack Frost Donuts
Bakery
Marc's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
India Grocers
Grocery Store
Nipa Hut Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Parks (37) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Ridgewood Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Hollywood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
State Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hetzer Park
Park
Lexington Green Park
Park
Selwick Park
Park
Royalview Park
Park
Forestwood Park
Park
Stroud Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gerald Park
Park
Sandy Hook Park
Park
Center Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ukraine Heritage Park
Park
South Park
Park
Walters Grove Park
Park
Shops (104) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bella Nails
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Modern Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Beauty
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Target
Department Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Shoe Dept. Encore
Shoes
rue21
Clothing
Torrid
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Anthony Vince Nail Spa
Beauty
Walls of Books
Books
Kohl's
Department Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Old Navy
Clothing
Shoppers World
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Rally House
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Parma.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Parma is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Parma crime rates are 1,043 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
899 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
144 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Parma is $58,011 - which is 14% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$58,011 D
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
Hospital
Parma Police Station
Police
Parma Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Apex Dermatology
Dentist
Hometown Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Myron A. Klos, D.D.S.;Ihor Mahlay, D.D.S.
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Parma Fire Department Station №2
Fire Station
Parma Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Parma Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Linda Corlett Health Associates
Clinic
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Passport Health Parma Travel Clinic
Clinic
MetroHealth Parma Medical Office
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Parma home prices are $118,600 - which is 10% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$118,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B+

The Parma graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Ohio
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (21) F
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
St Anthony Padua School
Parma Heights Christian Academy
Bethany Lutheran School
Renwood Elementary School
Dentzler Elementary School
St Charles School
Global Village Academy
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Shiloh Middle School
Holy Family School
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Parma Park Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School
Ridge-Brook Elementary School
St Bridget Of Kildare School
Greenbriar Middle School
John Muir Elementary School
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Incarnate Word Academy
Quest Community School
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Hillside Middle School
Bethel Christian Academy
William Rainey Harper
High Schools (5) A+
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma High School
Valley Forge High School
Normandy High School
Holy Name High School
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Old Brook High School
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Rhodes College And Career Academy
James Ford Rhodes High School
Rhodes Schools Of Environmental Studies
Brooklyn High School
Lawerence School - Lower
Heritage Christian School
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ratings C

Parma has an overall rating of 64% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes C
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes B-
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Nice family place 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2023) When I was younger, I didn't really appreciate it that much. Now that I'm older, I realize I live far away from a place I'd really like to be. Things are affordable and there is enough to do. Generally safe. The only thing I dislike about NE Ohio in general is the terrible winter ...Read More s. Read Less
Bars, pizza and churches 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 13, 2021) If you like bars, pizza places and churches this is your place. I love it here, people are nice, tons of neighborhood bars & hardly any crime. Within a 15 min drive of downtown Cleveland and every surrounding suburb offers different things. Lived here my whole life and don’t ...Read More plan on moving til I retire to warmer weather. Read Less
Another loser place 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 03, 2018) A bunch of over glorified hillbillies with a few extra dollars. Not unlike most other Cleveland suburbs—filled with dying businesses— houses have no character as do MOST of the residents have no character either. Unfriendly place filled with clones -lol. If you talk outside ...Read More on the phone you better whisper as your neighbors have nothing going on but to listen to you. You might even make the papers if you talk too loud—lol Read Less
Moon Over Parma Tonight 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2010) Drew Carey's version of Parma in his hit show is very near to real life in Parma. We lived there with our three small children for several years in the late '90s. There is a real sense of community within the neighborhoods in Parma and that carries over into the school system. It ...Read More 's a great place to raise a family. We loved a lot of things about Parma. Being so close to downtown was one of the greatest benefits. Parma is also only minutes from The Cleveland Zoo. We've lived all around the country and have not found another zoo that even comes close to this one. There are also smaller attractions like Memphis Kiddie Park and trips to Honey Hut Ice Cream, the best ice cream east of the Mississippi.

The city of Parma isn't really a hot spot for night life. But that's one of the things that makes it such a great place for young families. If you want to party, you'll have to head downtown. But again, that's so close by and there's great public transportation straight into downtown Cleveland.

I look back on our time in Parma with fond memories. It's a wholesome city that has all the benefits of a nearby downtown but with all the charm and character you'd hope to find in suburbia. Read Less
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Another loser place 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 03, 2018) A bunch of over glorified hillbillies with a few extra dollars. Not unlike most other Cleveland suburbs—filled with dying businesses— houses have no character as do MOST of the residents have no character either. Unfriendly place filled with clones -lol. If you talk outside ...Read More on the phone you better whisper as your neighbors have nothing going on but to listen to you. You might even make the papers if you talk too loud—lol Read Less
Moon Over Parma Tonight 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2010) Drew Carey's version of Parma in his hit show is very near to real life in Parma. We lived there with our three small children for several years in the late '90s. There is a real sense of community within the neighborhoods in Parma and that carries over into the school system. It ...Read More 's a great place to raise a family. We loved a lot of things about Parma. Being so close to downtown was one of the greatest benefits. Parma is also only minutes from The Cleveland Zoo. We've lived all around the country and have not found another zoo that even comes close to this one. There are also smaller attractions like Memphis Kiddie Park and trips to Honey Hut Ice Cream, the best ice cream east of the Mississippi.

The city of Parma isn't really a hot spot for night life. But that's one of the things that makes it such a great place for young families. If you want to party, you'll have to head downtown. But again, that's so close by and there's great public transportation straight into downtown Cleveland.

I look back on our time in Parma with fond memories. It's a wholesome city that has all the benefits of a nearby downtown but with all the charm and character you'd hope to find in suburbia. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Parma? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Ridgewood Lake Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Hollywood Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      State Road Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Parma Splash Pad
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Yorktown Lanes
      Unknown Name
      Barons Bus Arena

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Charleys Philly Steaks
      Bleachers
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Panda Express
      Jimmy John's
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Parma? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Parma.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Parma? The cost of living in Parma is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Ohio.
      Parma
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Parma? Parma crime rates are 1,043, which are 50% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,043 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Parma? The median income in Parma is $58,011 which is 14% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $58,0115% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,878equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      MetroHealth Parma Medical Office
      University Hospitals Parma Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Parma home prices? Parma home prices are $118,600 - which is 10% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $118,60036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8827% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Parma have good schools? The Parma graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      33% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Parma a good place to live? Parma has an overall rating of 64% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      63%

      4 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      18 total surveys

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