University Heights City Property Records in Ohio

University Heights is a small city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to John Carroll University, and its parcels are documented through county government. The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer records deeds, mortgages and plats and handles property appraisal as well, so ownership and values can be found in one place. Tax bills are managed by the Cuyahoga County Treasurer. Civil actions about property are filed with the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts in the Court of Common Pleas, and many local code and traffic cases are heard in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court. For building permits and rental registration, the city's Building Department is the correct office. All are official, public sources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$98,474
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$224,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$6,765
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
3%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,445 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
66%
Population
Population:
13,508

University Heights Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in University Heights, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault. The property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The data reports 0 murders, 5 robberies, and 12 assaults. For property crime, it lists 141 total property crimes, 8 burglaries, and 15 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts let users see which types of reported crime occur in University Heights and compare how frequently each one appears. Because they count reported incidents, they reflect recorded activity rather than every incident that may have happened in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
8
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
15
Theft
Theft:
118
Assault
Assault:
12
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of University Heights

University Heights's race and ethnicity data shows the composition of its residents, with each percentage and population count listed. White residents are the largest group at 70% (9,408 people), followed by Black residents at 22% (3,027 people) and residents of two or more races at 3% (349 people). The data also includes Hispanic, Asian, other race, American Indian, and Pacific Islander residents.

White
70%
9,408
Black
22%
3,027
Two + Races
3%
349
Hispanic
2%
322
Asian
2%
233
Other Race
1%
167
American Indian
0.01%
2
Pacific Islander
0%
0

University Heights, Ratings Compared Across Ohio A+

University Heights's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Commute (A+), Good for Young Professionals (A+), and Health & Fitness (A). Other notable ratings include Nightlife (A), Access to Coffee Shops (A), and Walkability (A), while Cost of Living (B-) and Public Schools (C+) rank lower. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
A+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A+
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
A

How Educated Is University Heights

University Heights's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (30%), Masters Degree (23%), and Some College (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
30%
Masters Degree
23%
Some College
11%
High School
9%
Associate Degree
8%
Doctorate
4%
Below High School
3%

When Were Homes Built

University Heights's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (50%), followed by Before 1939 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (17%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
50%
Before 1939
27%
1960 - 1979
17%
1980 - 1999
4%
2000 - Present
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

University Heights's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (44%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (33%) and 2 Bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
44%
4 Bedrooms
33%
2 Bedrooms
15%
1 Bedroom
6%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

University Heights's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 18 - 24 (20%), 25 - 34 (15%), and Under 10 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

18 - 24
20%
25 - 34
15%
Under 10
14%
65 Plus
12%
35 - 44
11%
45 - 54
10%
10 - 17
9%
55 - 64
8%

Property Market Trends at University Heights

University Heights's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $224,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,445 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in University Heights's dynamic real estate landscape.

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