Sheffield

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Sheffield, OH Area Guide

An unexpectedly scenic village just minutes from Cleveland

Suburban Peaceful Pastoral Lake Commuter

25 miles west of Cleveland sits Sheffield, a verdant village with a variety of homes and rentals hidden amongst vibrant landscaping and wooded areas. For those looking to stay close to the city but who want a taste of the countryside, Sheffield delivers on all fronts. It’s not all forest and green space though. There’s a collection of strip malls and locally owned restaurants in the southern region of Sheffield, and it’s a perfect way to meet your neighbors who otherwise enjoy seemingly uninterrupted peace.

Commuters can use I-90, which runs through the eastern half of Sheffield, and will carry you into Cleveland in just 30 minutes. The area’s proximity to the shores of Lake Erie means that an afternoon on the waterfront is just minutes away.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$88,333

Average: $113,399

Education

1,150

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,184

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

51 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

17%

Over 65

28%

Housing Distribution

Sheffield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Brookside Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

Knollwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

202 Students

Brookside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

258 Students

Brookside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

408 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • French Creek Reservation
  • Black River Reservation
  • Black River Landing
  • Miller Nature Preserve
  • Sandy Ridge Reservation

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 February 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.