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Home » Suburbs » 2021 Best Suburbs Surrounding Cleveland, Ohio

2021 Best Suburbs Surrounding Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio, is the largest city on Lake Erie’s shores, and the greater metro area has a population of nearly three million. In addition to award-winning sports teams, Cleveland is famous for the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. South of the city, you can unwind in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which offers a potpourri of recreational activities. Besides sports, music, and nature, Cleveland enjoys a diverse economy, from steel and banking to the premier Cleveland Clinic. While Cleveland offers plenty of reasons why you’d want to live there, you may prefer a quieter place, we have compiled a list of its 10 best suburbs. If you’re interested in moving to this area, be sure to check out the safest cities in Ohio; the state is a prime spot for retirees as well.

10. Broadview Heights

  • Population: 19,202
  • Median Home Value: $88,404
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 28 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 18
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 2

Broadview Heights is located about 16 miles south of downtown Cleveland. If the great outdoors is in your wheelhouse, we’ve found your new niche because this suburb is surrounded by golf courses and parks. The low crime rate is especially appealing to those looking to relocate. Take a look at the new home listings in Broadview Heights.

9. Westlake

Regal Cinema Theater in Westlake OH.
  • Population: 32,233
  • Median Home Value: $250,900
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 399
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 19

Westlake, located close to Lake Erie, is only about 25 minutes west of Cleveland. The suburb offers an abundance of parks and several 18-hole golf courses. One popular destination is the 795-acre Bradley Woods Reservation, a wildlife oasis with hiking trails and a monarch butterfly waystation. From a summer outdoor concert series to the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Westlake is a place that strives to bring the community together. Which of these new homes in Westlake is your favorite?   

8. Avon Lake

  • Population: 24,391
  • Median Home Value: $243,600
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 26 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 198
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 8

Welcome to Avon Lake, a suburb nestled on the shore of Lake Erie. The town offers top tier public schools along with safe neighborhoods and immaculately clean parks, making it a vibrant place to call home. Avon Lake has several remarkable fishing spots, with plentiful bass, catfish and steelhead trout. Browse these new home communities.

7. Bay Village

  • Population: 15,295
  • Median Home Value: $230,400
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 148
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 9

Bay Village, anchored on the shore of Lake Erie just east of Avon Lake, still retains a hint of New England in its heritage. Huntington Beach is a highlight of the town, dotted with picnic tables, ice cream shops and ample sand for that sandcastle-building contest. Commuters will find a serene atmosphere in Bay Village without being too far from Cleveland. Browse the new homes waiting for you in Bay Village.

6. Solon

  • Population: 22,911
  • Median Home Value: $280,300
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 210
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 10

Solon is a vibrant suburb about 30 minutes southeast of Cleveland. Grounded in education, the city is home to the Solon Center for the Arts. In the past decade, Solon has been named to the “Best Places to Live” list several times by Money. And Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked Solon as one of the best places to raise kids. With safe neighborhoods, boutiques and a low crime rate, what’s not to love? Find your dream home in Solon. 

5. Beachwood

The Beachwood Mall in Ohio filled with shoppers.
  • Population: 11,658
  • Median Home Value: $296,600
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 289
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 11

Located east of Cleveland, Beachwood may be small but it is loaded with all the essential amenities. Want to check out the latest Gucci or Burberry designs? You’ll find these stores in the open-air mall, Beachwood Place. And on those summer days when you are craving a cool plunge, check out the sprawling Family Aquatic Center. Come explore the new home communities in Beachwood.    

4. Rocky River

  • Population: 20,135
  • Median Home Value: $233,900
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 25 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 65
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 3

Rocky River, situated along Lake Erie about 10 miles east of Cleveland, was built for tranquility; it is named after the river that forms the city’s eastern border. The city also can claim a portion of the extensive Rocky River Reservation, which follows much of the river. As you amble along the trails, you can expect to see white-tailed deer and various bird species. It may be just the thing to reel you in. Check out these new homes in Rocky River. 

3. Brecksville

Steam engine going through Brecksville, OH.
  • Population: 13,632
  • Median Home Value: $105,566
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 44
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 10

Brecksville is located south of Cleveland in the heart of rolling, wood-covered terrain. In 2014, Family Circle recognized Brecksville as one of the top 10 towns to raise a family. In determining rankings, the magazine considered top-rated schools and access to green space. Come see what you have been missing; check out these new homes available in Brecksville.

2. Pepper Pike

  • Population: 6,333
  • Median Home Value: $428,800
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 33
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 4

The smallest suburb on our list is Pepper Pike, just east of Cleveland. This is proof that sometimes the best things in life come wrapped in small packages. Here you can enjoy a cup of java with friends at a coffee shop or hit the fairways. Could it be your perfect spot? Take a look at the available new home communities in Pepper Pike. 

1. Mayfield Heights

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Ohio.
  • Population: 18,606
  • Median Home Value: $144,800
  • Mean Travel Time to Work: 19 minutes
  • School Ranking: A+
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 113
  • Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 5

The top suburb surrounding Cleveland is Mayfield Heights, located east of Cleveland. This exceptional community is perfect for those desiring safety, great public schools and delicious local cuisine. To give it that hometown feel, Mayfield Heights offers plenty of seasonal parades and local festivals. Take a look at these new homes too! 

Additional Suburbs

SuburbsPop.Median Home ValueMean Travel to WorkSchool RankProperty CrimesViolent Crimes
Highland Heights8,405$274,70022 minutesA903
Amherst12,148$153,50022 minutesA18711
Independence7,167$232,60022 minutesA12512
Mentor47,273$171,60022 minutesA70941
Shaker Heights27,302$222,70023 minutesA29527
Olmsted Falls8,889$152,90026 minutesA200
Kirtland6,827$292,90026 minutesA280
Wadsworth23,781$160,50024 minutesA37126
Avon23,263$282,10026 minutesA1785
Mentor-on-the-Lake7,404$132,60026 minutesA529
North Royalton30,239$199,80028 minutesA12215
Strongsville44,853$202,20028 minutesA64212
Lakewood50,100$147,90024 minutesA-67458
Chardon5,179$177,00024 minutesA-943
Medina26,072$167,70027 minutesA-27227
Oberlin8,312$152,70015 minutesB+18417
Grafton5,878$139,10024 minutesB+312
North Olmsted31,591$151,70025 minutesB+39713
Brunswick34,897$166,50027 minutesB+17322
Vermilion10,437$139,70028 minutesB+1324
Elyria53,881$97,10023 minutesB0157
Wickliffe12,758$119,60021 minutesB1559
Berea18,655$134,60022 minutesB11810
Willoughby22,988$149,70022 minutesB38530
Willoughby Hills9,571$264,20022 minutesB17315
Fairview Park16,284$155,00024 minutesB14016
Rittman6,551$106,80024 minutesB455
Middleburg Heights15,540$160,40023 minutesB27316
Seven Hills11,654$170,10026 minutesB523
Sheffield Lake8,960$109,90029 minutesB696
North Ridgeville33,889$170,50026 minutesB-979
Parma78,751$134,90025 minutesB-846124
University Heights12,938$161,90021 minutesC+21721
Lyndhurst13,484$141,10023 minutesC+15414
Willowick14,146$118,30022 minutesC+26122
Cleveland Heights44,373$127,10023 minutesC+71193
Eastlake18,131$125,20023 minutesC+3997
South Euclid21,473$98,80023 minutesC+51831
Lorain64,028$85,40024 minutesC+1,845250
North Madison8,547$116,50029 minutesC+382
Parma Heights19,955$113,30026 minutesC+44837
Brooklyn10,737$48,14722 minutesC+5660
Painesville19,881$100,30022 minutesC33128
Bedford12,561$92,20023 minutesC18227
Brook Park18,533$88,40422 minutesC39636
Bedford Heights10,534$130,60023 minutesC22320
Richmond Heights10,380$143,80024 minutesC-17937
Garfield Heights27,687$71,40024 minutesC-71794
Euclid46,946$81,40025 minutesC-1,224291
Warrensville Heights13,216$79,60025 minutesC-42155

NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each suburb.

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Heather Allen

Heather Allen is a freelance writer who began her career 20 years ago at a small Texas NBC affiliate, while attending SFASU. She’s written blogs on a diverse range of topics.

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