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Garfield heights, OH

Garfield heights, OH.

Population: 29,461 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garfield heights, OH is $144,887 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $157,250 after a median 44.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,437/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,887

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

44.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,887
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+118.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$145,703
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$157,250
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+8.1%
Median days on market
44.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,437/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
The Brilliance School, North Shore High School, Garfield Heights City Schools
Schools include
The Brilliance School, North Shore High School, Maple Leaf Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School, Garfield Heights High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (21.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
117
Days with Moderate air quality
235
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
234

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
131,538
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
95,375

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site, First Ladies National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
79.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,041
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
614,230
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
617

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Garfield heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$144,887$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$157,250$242,250$325,000
Median days on market45 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,437/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,041$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Garfield heights, OH?
$144,887.
What is the median sale price in Garfield heights, OH?
$157,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Garfield heights, OH?
Median days on market: 44.5 days.
What is typical rent in Garfield heights, OH?
Typical rent: $1,437/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garfield heights, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Garfield heights, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in Garfield heights, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garfield heights, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garfield heights, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garfield heights, OH?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garfield heights, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garfield heights, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garfield heights, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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