University Heights city, Ohio
University Heights city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
University Heights city is a geographic entity located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,200. The land area covers 1.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,200 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,686 | ±226 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,007 | ±259 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,686 | ±226 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 321 | ±140 |
| Median Home Value | $242,700 | ±$7,488 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,507 | ±$128 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,971 | ±$19,883 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,523 | ±$3,183 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,357 | ±342 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,654 | ±405 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,265 (2024)
ID: 213199
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
2300 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 44118-3895
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GUS Population: 1,240,594 (2024)
ID: 172248
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1219 ONTARIO ST, RM 304, CLEVELAND OH 44113-1603
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Maple Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | South Euclid, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-09 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Independence, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cleveland, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Carroll University
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College | 0.4 mi away | 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH, 44118-4538 |
8883882977
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 13866 CEDAR RD., UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH, 44118 |
(216) 321-4700
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Cleveland Clinic Health System-School of Diagnostic Imaging
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College | 2.8 mi away | 25900 Science Park Drive, Beachwood, OH, 44122 |
2162120484
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BERTRAM WOODS BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 20600 FAYETTE RD., SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH, 44122 |
(216) 991-2421
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Lakewood University
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College | 2.8 mi away | 2231 North Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44112-3044 |
8005170857
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SOUTH EUCLID/LYNDHURST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 1876 SOUTH GREEN ROAD, SOUTH EUCLID, OH, 44121 |
(216) 382-4880
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Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
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College | 2.9 mi away | 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100, Beachwood, OH, 44122-7343 |
8557068382
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PL
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 2345 LEE ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 44118 |
(216) 932-3600
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Ursuline College
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College | 3.6 mi away | 2550 Lander Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124 |
4404494200
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NOBLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 2800 NOBLE RD., CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH, 44121 |
(216) 291-5665
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEVELAND BURKE AP, OH US, located 7.9 miles from University Heights city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 23.5° | 29.4° | 1.76" | — |
| February | 37.3° | 24.5° | 30.9° | 1.53" | — |
| March | 44.9° | 31.2° | 38.0° | 2.35" | — |
| April | 57.1° | 41.3° | 49.2° | 3.10" | — |
| May | 67.9° | 53.1° | 60.5° | 3.51" | — |
| June | 76.7° | 63.3° | 70.0° | 2.84" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 67.9° | 74.3° | 3.66" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 67.0° | 73.3° | 3.45" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 60.1° | 66.8° | 2.94" | — |
| October | 62.5° | 49.2° | 55.9° | 3.24" | — |
| November | 50.5° | 38.4° | 44.5° | 2.92" | — |
| December | 40.1° | 29.8° | 35.0° | 2.04" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| University Heights city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Shaker Heights city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cleveland Heights city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Beachwood city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| South Euclid city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Lyndhurst city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903578932. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.