Cleveland Heights, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Cleveland Heights, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,352 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5486.7 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.18% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,259 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Cleveland Heights declined by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,352 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Cleveland Heights is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.5% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,438 23.5% +2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,954 22.4% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,657 17.3% -2.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,668 17.3% -0.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.8% of the people living in Cleveland Heights and men 46.2%.
- Women 53.8% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 46.2% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Cleveland Heights has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,444 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.67% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cleveland Heights is about the same as in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $163,355 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,215 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Cleveland Heights is about 11.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,215 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cleveland Heights spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.5 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,487 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,647 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cleveland Heights is about the same as in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cleveland Heights has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.5% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Cleveland Heights has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Cleveland Heights, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cleveland Heights, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 44,352 | $71,444 #3/3 | $163,355 #1/3 | 21.2 min #1/3 |
| Shaker Heights, OH | 28,870 | $104,406 | $155,000 | 21.6 min |
| South Euclid, OH | 21,544 | $81,206 | $135,904 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
How big is Cleveland Heights, Ohio by population?
About 44,352 people live in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in 19,259 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Cleveland Heights, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Cleveland Heights, Ohio has 5,487 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 63 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($163,355 against $71,444), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,215 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?
Unemployment in Cleveland Heights, Ohio is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Cleveland Heights, Ohio have a college degree?
52.5% of adults in Cleveland Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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