The Town FilesCuyahoga Falls, Ohio
City in Summit County · population 51,114 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,300
- Household income
- $72,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.4
Cuyahoga Falls is a city of 51,114 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $183,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Ohio towns, hipper than 92% of Ohio towns.
How Cuyahoga Falls ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cuyahoga Falls is worth $183,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $72,705, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,038 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cuyahoga Falls | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $914 |
| Median household income | $72,705 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Cuyahoga Falls
| People | Cuyahoga Falls | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cuyahoga Falls
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cuyahoga Falls since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 12, 1992 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 8, 2007.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Cuyahoga Falls itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Cuyahoga Falls
9 public schools with 3,894 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | 9-12 | 1,247 | 15.0 |
| Bolich Middle School | 6-8 | 551 | 14.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-5 | 398 | 15.3 |
| Roberts Middle School | 6-8 | 379 | 13.1 |
| Gordon Dewitt Elementary School | K-5 | 357 | 16.2 |
| Richardson Elementary School | K-5 | 340 | 14.8 |
| Elizabeth Price Elementary School | K-5 | 283 | 14.9 |
| Preston Elementary School | K-5 | 269 | 14.2 |
| Schnee Learning Center (charter) | 9-12 | 70 | 11.7 |
Towns near Cuyahoga Falls
- Montrose-Ghent, OH5.0 mi · 5,254 people · home $545,500
- Fairlawn, OH5.1 mi · 7,710 people · home $284,600
- Silver Lake, OH5.4 mi · 2,516 people · home $319,400
- Richfield, OH5.9 mi · 3,729 people · home $333,900
- Stow, OH6.1 mi · 34,483 people · home $248,000
- Munroe Falls, OH6.8 mi · 5,044 people · home $250,800
- Hudson, OH7.0 mi · 23,110 people · home $466,500
- Akron, OH7.3 mi · 190,469 people · home $122,000
Cuyahoga Falls questions
Is Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cuyahoga Falls scores better for retirees than 36% of Ohio towns and quieter than 9%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Cuyahoga Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Cuyahoga Falls is valued at $183,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,705, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,038 a month.
What is the weather like in Cuyahoga Falls?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.0 inches of snow.
Does Cuyahoga Falls get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cuyahoga Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 12, 1992. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)