The Town FilesChagrin Falls, Ohio
Village in Cuyahoga County · population 4,188 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $440,700
- Household income
- $99,672
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 50.7
Chagrin Falls is a village of 4,188 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $440,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 98% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns.
How Chagrin 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 Chagrin Falls is worth $440,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $99,672, which is more affordable than 3% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,140 a month. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chagrin Falls | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $440,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $914 |
| Median household income | $99,672 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Chagrin Falls
| People | Chagrin Falls | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 29.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Chagrin Falls
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 81.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chagrin Falls since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Chagrin Falls itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Chagrin Falls
8 public schools with 4,220 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenston High School | 9-12 | 789 | 14.6 |
| Timmons Elementary School | PK-3 | 778 | 19.5 |
| Kenston Middle School | 6-8 | 596 | 13.5 |
| Chagrin Falls High School | 9-12 | 562 | 15.6 |
| Gurney Elementary School | PK-3 | 475 | 14.8 |
| Kenston Intermediate School | 4-5 | 388 | 17.6 |
| Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School | 4-6 | 371 | 14.8 |
| Chagrin Falls Middle School | 7-8 | 261 | 13.1 |
Towns near Chagrin Falls
- Moreland Hills, OH2.5 mi · 3,466 people · home $621,900
- South Russell, OH3.2 mi · 3,972 people · home $432,800
- Bainbridge, OH3.8 mi · 9,242 people · home $446,600
- Solon, OH4.1 mi · 24,262 people · home $392,900
- Orange, OH4.4 mi · 3,421 people · home $442,300
- Pepper Pike, OH5.0 mi · 6,796 people · home $579,600
- Bedford Heights, OH6.2 mi · 11,020 people · home $156,500
- Beachwood, OH6.7 mi · 14,040 people · home $410,300
Chagrin Falls questions
Is Chagrin Falls, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chagrin Falls scores better for retirees than 95% of Ohio towns and quieter than 50%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.7).
How much does a house cost in Chagrin Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Chagrin Falls is valued at $440,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,672, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,140 a month.
What is the weather like in Chagrin Falls?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 81.0 inches of snow.
Does Chagrin Falls get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chagrin Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. 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)