City safety & data profile

Mayfield HeightsOH

Mayfield Heights, OH is a 19K-resident city in Cuyahoga County with a median household income of $66,524.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mayfield Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mayfield Heights has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $205,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$66,524
Median income
$205,200
Median home
8.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Mayfield Heights

Mayfield Heights posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mayfield Heights area.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mayfield Heights

Where Mayfield Heights income ranks nationally

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

$66,524 Bottom 31% higher than 31% 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 Mayfield Heights, OH beyond the headline numbers

Mayfield Heights sits inside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at roughly 41.52°N, -81.46°W. Population 18,840, $66,524 median household income. Median home value $205,200, median rent $1,128. Poverty rate 8.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mayfield Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.7%, then short sleep duration at 35.2%. 1 hospital in/around Mayfield Heights, 5/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
18,840
Mayfield Heights
Median Income
$66,524
Near average
Median Home Value
$205,200
-10% vs avg
Median Age
38.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cuyahoga County) - Mayfield Heights'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
1.2M-2%
Median Income
$64,468+47%
Median Home Value
$195,400+55%
Poverty Rate
16.1%-12%
Unemployment
6.6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mayfield Heights, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
Poverty Rate
8.5% -40% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.9%
Work From Home 19.2%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 59.5%
African American 20.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.7%
Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Obesity
30.8%
Physical Inactivity
21.9%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.3%
Current Smoking
12.3%
Diabetes
11.3%
Current Asthma
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.5%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
HILLCREST HOSPITAL
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mayfield Heights, OH?
Mayfield Heights, OH has a population of 18,840 people, located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Mayfield Heights?
The median household income in Mayfield Heights, OH is $66,524 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
What is the median home value in Mayfield Heights?
The median home value in Mayfield Heights, OH is $205,200. Median rent is $1,128/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mayfield Heights?
The top health indicators in Mayfield Heights include High Blood Pressure (35.7%), Short Sleep Duration (35.2%), Obesity (30.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mayfield Heights?
Mayfield Heights has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mayfield Heights?
The median age in Mayfield Heights, OH is 38.6 years. 42.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mayfield Heights, OH is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. With a population of 19K and a $66,524 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mayfield Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Mayfield Heights's profile

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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 (Cuyahoga County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.