Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Garfield Heights, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$842
Population
27,483
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Experience diverse suburban and urban delights
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Diverse
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Suburban
Garfield Heights sits just a few miles south of downtown Cleveland, making it one of the more strategically placed inner-ring suburbs in all of Ohio. The city carries a strong sense of place, shaped by its history and a tight-knit community identity that still runs through its neighborhoods today. Proximity to Cleveland's employment corridors, medical institutions, and cultural districts gives residents easy access to big-city opportunities without the big-city price tag.
The city is laid out with mostly residential streets lined by brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and two-story frame homes that give the area a grounded, no-frills character. Renters will find a mix of apartment communities tucked into established neighborhoods, ranging from garden-style buildings to smaller multi-unit properties that reflect the area's mid-20th-century architectural roots. Many units offer more square footage than comparable options closer to Cleveland's urban core.
Garfield Heights is served by its own school district and sits within easy reach of Cuyahoga Community College. The city hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration that draws the whole community together and has become a beloved local tradition. Whether you're planting roots or simply looking for a well-connected place to call home, Garfield Heights offers a grounded, accessible base in greater Cleveland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,407
Average: $59,409
Education
4,190
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,297
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garfield Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Garfield Heights, OH is $842 for one bedroom, $980 for two bedrooms, and $1,143 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield Heights has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$842/month
557 Sq Ft
House
$1,535/month
912 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,114/month
792 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garfield Heights, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
94 Students
Maple Leaf Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
William Foster Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
422 Students
Garfield Heights Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
559 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
222 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
859 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
413 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Garfield Park Nature Center
- Bedford Reservation
- CanalWay Center
- Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
- West Creek Reservation
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.