Parma Heights is a small city of 20,706 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,197
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Parma Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Parma Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Parma 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: 92.3
Parma Heights's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Parma Heights costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Parma Heights, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$986
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,197
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Parma Heights's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.3 /100k
Property Crime
332.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Parma 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
Parma 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
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Parma Heights sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Parma Heights's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Parma Heights roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,300 and median rent is $986/month.
Parma Heights's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 332.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Parma 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. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Parma Heights, OH has a population of 20,706, a median household income of $57,197, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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 Heights averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Parma Heights, Ohio is 20,706 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Parma Heights: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,300, median household income $57,197, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parma Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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