Middleburg Heights is a small city of 15,918 in Ohio, with a median household income of $74,109
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middleburg Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Middleburg Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middleburg Heights city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
Middleburg Heights's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middleburg Heights costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middleburg Heights, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$984
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,109
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Middleburg Heights's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
536.3 /100k
Property Crime
1843.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middleburg Heights is served primarily by Parma City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middleburg Heights, OH
National Avg
School District
Parma City
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middleburg Heights sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Middleburg Heights's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middleburg Heights roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,700 and median rent is $984/month.
Middleburg Heights's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1843.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middleburg Heights are operated by Parma City.
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middleburg Heights, OH has a population of 15,918, a median household income of $74,109, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Middleburg Heights averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middleburg Heights, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44130.
The population of Middleburg Heights, Ohio is 15,918 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middleburg Heights: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $200,700, median household income $74,109, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleburg Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
