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Highland Hills, OH Area Guide

Find your new home in Cleveland’s Highland Hills

Suburban • Community • Commuter

Highland Hills is a small village in Cuyahoga County that's small in scale, yet well-connected to everything a larger city offers. Spread across just 1.9 square miles east of Cleveland, the community sits close to Warrensville Heights and Beachwood, giving residents easy access to everyday amenities without sacrificing a quieter suburban pace. Chagrin Boulevard and Northfield Road put restaurants and shops within close reach, and Interstate 480 keeps downtown Cleveland about 25 minutes away.

The housing stock leans toward ranch-style homes, split-levels, and townhouses rather than high-rise apartment buildings, giving the neighborhood a grounded, residential character. Pockets of single-family homes line well-kept streets in the southeastern corner of the village, bordered by Harvard Road, Almeda Parkway, Warrensville Center Road, and Northfield Road.

Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus and Notre Dame College are both within a few miles, and Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital is a prominent institutional anchor on the west side of Warrensville Center Road. The village officially incorporated in 1990 and has since built a reputation for close community ties, hosting an annual Village Vibes Festival that brings together residents, first responders, and local officials for music, food, and live entertainment.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$61,758

Average: $91,936

Education

20,761

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

29,298

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 12% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Highland Hills has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
  • Acacia Reservation
  • Children's Museum of Cleveland
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Garfield Park Nature Center

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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Living in Highland Hills

Restaurants

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Dining options line Chagrin Boulevard and Northfield Road, with a mix of casual spots and quick-service staples that make weeknight meals easy. Residents also head over to nearby Warrensville Heights, where Frederick's Wine and Dine has earned a loyal following for its soul food and live entertainment.

Transportation

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Getting around Highland Hills means relying mostly on a personal vehicle. Northfield Road connects directly to Interstate 480, making it the main artery for commuters heading into Cleveland or beyond. RTA bus routes 15 and 41 run along Harvard Road for those without a car, though sidewalk coverage is limited throughout the village, so driving remains the most practical choice for day-to-day errands.

Parks

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Highland Park Golf Course gives outdoor enthusiasts a 36-hole layout split into two 18-hole fairways that wind through rolling hills and open terrain. Camp George Forbes adds green space for gatherings, bird-watching by the pond, and community events, with an on-site recreation center that includes a swimming pool and event space.

Nature lovers can reach the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes in about seven minutes, while Acacia Reservation and Garfield Park Nature Center are both within a short drive for hiking and wildlife exploration.

Shopping

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Most residents make short trips to neighboring communities for retail needs. Warrensville Heights is the closest option, with a BJ's, Save A Lot, and Harvard Park shopping mall all within easy reach. The Van Aken District in nearby Shaker Heights is just minutes away for a broader mix of retail and dining.

Highlights

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Highland Hills delivers a quiet residential atmosphere in Cuyahoga County, with straightforward access to Cleveland via I-480, green spaces like Highland Park Golf Course and Camp George Forbes, and community anchors including Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus just minutes away.

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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 September 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.