The Town FilesHighland Heights, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 8,719 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $371,400
- Household income
- $122,863
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 99 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 44.9
Highland Heights is a city of 8,719 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $371,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Ohio towns, better for families than 93% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights is worth $371,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $122,863, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,836 a month. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Highland Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,836 | $914 |
| Median household income | $122,863 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Highland Heights
| People | Highland Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Highland Heights
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 98.9 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
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland Heights since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 29, 1966 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2026.
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 Highland Heights itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Highland Heights
1 public school with 125 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Preschool | PK-PK | 125 | 17.9 |
Towns near Highland Heights
- Mayfield, OH1.8 mi · 3,356 people · home $311,900
- Richmond Heights, OH2.1 mi · 10,801 people · home $208,800
- Mayfield Heights, OH2.5 mi · 20,351 people · home $205,200
- Lyndhurst, OH2.8 mi · 14,050 people · home $212,200
- Willoughby Hills, OH2.9 mi · 10,019 people · home $328,600
- South Euclid, OH3.4 mi · 21,883 people · home $153,700
- Wickliffe, OH3.8 mi · 12,652 people · home $166,900
- Euclid, OH3.8 mi · 49,692 people · home $126,500
Highland Heights questions
Is Highland Heights, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Highland Heights scores better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns and quieter than 54%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Highland Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Highland Heights is valued at $371,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,863, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,836 a month.
What is the weather like in Highland Heights?
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 98.9 inches of snow.
Does Highland Heights get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 29, 1966. 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)