Garfield Heights, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

80.4

B-

out of 100

Overview

Garfield Heights is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 28,900, part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $138,742. Median household income is $49,864.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,900 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $138,742 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $49,864 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.5 minutes
  • Part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,900

Source: Census ACS

$138,742

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$49,864

Source: Census ACS

23.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

44

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cuyahoga County (county-level results)

65%
34%
Democrat 376,384
Republican 195,164
Leans D+31.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 99/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 44/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 80.4

Location

Garfield Heights, OH (41.4170, -81.6060)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.