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Parma is a mid-sized city of 80,587 in Ohio, with a median household income of $65,848
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Parma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Parma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Parma 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: 92.1
Parma's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Parma costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Parma, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$980
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,848
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Parma's violent crime rate is 119.0 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.0 /100k
Property Crime
710.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Parma is served primarily by Global Village Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Parma, OH
National Avg
School District
Global Village Academy
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Parma sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Parma's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Parma roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,300 and median rent is $980/month.
Parma's violent crime rate is 119.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 710.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Parma are operated by Global Village Academy.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Parma, OH has a population of 80,587, a median household income of $65,848, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Parma averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Parma, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 44134, 44129.
The population of Parma, Ohio is 80,587 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Parma: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $145,300, median household income $65,848, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
