Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
University Heights
University Heights, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,351
Population
12,910
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Join the close community in the City of Beautiful Homes
Suburban
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Walkable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Convenient
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Situated less than ten miles east of Downtown Cleveland, University Heights is a picturesque suburb known as “the City of Beautiful Homes.” Every year, University Heights grants awards to houses in a variety of categories, including Best Kept Secret, Best Front Door, and Curb Appeal, to emphasize features that beautify the city.
The Beautiful Homes Awards are a source of community pride and bonding in University Heights. A number of additional annual events draw the University Heights community together as well, such as the Memorial Day Parade, Summer Movie Night, and the Summer Band Concerts at John Carroll University.
Consistently ranked among the best places to live in Ohio, University Heights offers residents walkable access to commercial areas, beautiful homes in a lush environment, and so much more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,403
Average: $107,727
Education
5,738
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,541
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in University Heights, OH is $487 for a studio, $1,346 for one bedroom, $1,437 for two bedrooms, and $2,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Heights has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,346/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,299/month
965 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University Heights, OH is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Lauree P Gearity Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
407 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
522 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
- Acacia Reservation
- Children's Museum of Cleveland
- Cleveland Botanical Garden
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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.