City safety & data profile

North OlmstedOH

North Olmsted, OH is a 32K-resident city in Cuyahoga County with a median household income of $84,363.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Olmsted, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Olmsted has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $219,800.

Data updated 2026-07-19

32K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$84,363
Median income
$219,800
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on North Olmsted

North Olmsted posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities

Where North Olmsted income ranks nationally

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

$84,363 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 North Olmsted, OH beyond the headline numbers

North Olmsted sits inside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at roughly 41.42°N, -81.92°W. Population 32,004, $84,363 median household income. Median home value $219,800, median rent $1,141. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Olmsted's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35.6%, then short sleep duration at 34.6%.

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

Population
32,004
North Olmsted
Median Income
$84,363
+24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$219,800
-3% vs avg
Median Age
44.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cuyahoga County) - North Olmsted'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 North Olmsted, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%
Work From Home 18.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 85.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35.6%
Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
Obesity
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
21.3%
Binge Drinking
19.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Diabetes
11.3%
Current Asthma
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.2%
Annual Checkup 79.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.7%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Olmsted, OH? ▼
North Olmsted, OH has a population of 32,004 people, located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in North Olmsted? ▼
The median household income in North Olmsted, OH is $84,363 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in North Olmsted? ▼
The median home value in North Olmsted, OH is $219,800. Median rent is $1,141/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Olmsted? ▼
The top health indicators in North Olmsted include High Blood Pressure (35.6%), Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), Obesity (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Olmsted? ▼
The median age in North Olmsted, OH is 44.5 years. 32.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Olmsted, OH is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. With a population of 32K and a $84,363 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Olmsted area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Olmsted'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.

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