What are the schools like in Strongsville, OH?

Strongsville is served primarily by Strongsville City. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Strongsville?

The median household income in Strongsville, OH is $101,176 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Strongsville, OH?

Strongsville has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.4 inches.

Strongsville, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Strongsville, OH affordable or expensive?

Strongsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Strongsville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,200 and the median rent is $1,191 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Strongsville, OH?

Strongsville has a violent crime rate of 72.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1282.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Strongsville, OH a Good Place to Live?

Strongsville is a small city of 46,165 in Ohio, with a median household income of $101,176 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Strongsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Strongsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Strongsville 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: 96.5

Strongsville's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Strongsville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Strongsville, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,191	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,176	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Strongsville's violent crime rate is 72.4 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.4 /100k

Property Crime

1282.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Strongsville is served primarily by Strongsville City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Strongsville, OH	National Avg
School District	Strongsville City	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Strongsville sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 65.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Strongsville, OH
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	65.4"

Demographics

Metric	Strongsville, OH	National Avg
Population	46,165	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Middleburg Heights, OH 4 mi Berea, OH 4 mi North Royalton, OH 5 mi Brunswick, OH 5 mi Olmsted Falls, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Strongsville

Strongsville, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

44136 44149

Strongsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strongsville, OH affordable or expensive?

Strongsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Strongsville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $259,200 and median rent is $1,191/month.

What is the crime rate in Strongsville, OH?

Strongsville's violent crime rate is 72.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1282.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Strongsville?

Public schools in Strongsville are operated by Strongsville City. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Strongsville, OH a good place to live?

Strongsville, OH has a population of 46,165, a median household income of $101,176, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Strongsville?

Strongsville averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 65.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Strongsville?

Strongsville, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 44136, 44149.

What is the population of Strongsville?

The population of Strongsville, Ohio is 46,165 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Strongsville?

Key numbers for living in Strongsville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $259,200, median household income $101,176, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strongsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.