Shaker Heights, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.4

C+

out of 100

Overview

Shaker Heights is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 28,541, part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $356,977. Median household income is $96,494.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,541 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $356,977 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $96,494 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.6 minutes
  • Part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,541

Source: Census ACS

$356,977

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$96,494

Source: Census ACS

23.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

45

Source: Walk Score

104 (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 57.5/100

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

Income vs Housing 74.4/100

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

Commute Time 62/100

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

Crime 80/100

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

Walkability 45/100

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

Purchasing Power 56.3/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 78.4

Location

Shaker Heights, OH (41.4739, -81.5371)
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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.