City safety & data profile

Cuyahoga FallsOH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH is a 49K-resident city in Summit County with a median household income of $72,705.

Summit County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cuyahoga Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cuyahoga Falls has a population larger than 79% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $183,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

49K
Population
Top 21%
By size
$72,705
Median income
$183,300
Median home
10.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cuyahoga Falls

Where Cuyahoga Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,705 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cuyahoga Falls, OH beyond the headline numbers

Cuyahoga Falls sits inside Summit County, Ohio, at roughly 41.13°N, -81.48°W. Population 49,146, $72,705 median household income. Median home value $183,300, median rent $1,038. Poverty rate 10.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cuyahoga Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.7%, then obesity at 35.8%. 1 hospital in/around Cuyahoga Falls, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cuyahoga Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
49,146
Cuyahoga Falls
Median Income
$72,705
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$183,300
-20% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Summit County) - Cuyahoga Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
538K-1%
Median Income
$71,622+44%
Median Home Value
$208,700+54%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-17%
Unemployment
5.1%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cuyahoga Falls, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
Poverty Rate
10.5% -26% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%
Work From Home 13.3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 84.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
Obesity
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
23.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Diabetes
11.9%
Current Asthma
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.5%
Annual Checkup 80.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
CUYAHOGA FALLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cuyahoga Falls, OH? ▼
Cuyahoga Falls, OH has a population of 49,146 people, located in Summit County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Cuyahoga Falls? ▼
The median household income in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is $72,705 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
What is the median home value in Cuyahoga Falls? ▼
The median home value in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is $183,300. Median rent is $1,038/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cuyahoga Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Cuyahoga Falls include Short Sleep Duration (37.7%), Obesity (35.8%), High Blood Pressure (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cuyahoga Falls? ▼
Cuyahoga Falls has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cuyahoga Falls? ▼
The median age in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 38.4 years. 37.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cuyahoga Falls, OH is located in Summit County, Ohio. With a population of 49K and a $72,705 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cuyahoga Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Cuyahoga Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Summit County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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