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Parma, OH

Founded 1816Cuyahoga CountyElev. 264 m
Population
80,131
Median home
$157,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Parma

Parma is home to roughly 80,131 residents. Parma was founded in 1816 and sits in Cuyahoga County. The median age is 43.2 and the median household income is $67,425. Homes carry a median value of $157,600, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
80,131
Median age
43.2
Median household income
$67,425
Per-capita income
$36,087
Poverty rate
9.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
24.4 min
Work from home
10.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black4.7%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.2%
Sales & office25.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.3%
Service15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$157,600
Median gross rent
$1,053/mo
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Median year built
1958
Households
34,640
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Parma has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading34%
Math66%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Normandy High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Parma High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Greenbriar Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–7
Shiloh Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–7
Dentzler Elementary SchoolElementary
Global Village AcademyElementarycharter
Green Valley Elementary SchoolElementary
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma AcademyElementarycharter
John Muir Elementary SchoolElementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolElementary
Renwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Ridge-Brook Elementary SchoolElementary
Thoreau Park Elementary SchoolElementary
Constellation Schools: Parma CommunityOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Parma127
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% below national
Parma665
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Parma Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Parma.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Cuyahoga County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Parma is in Cuyahoga County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Parma was founded in 1816 and sits in Cuyahoga County. Elevation ~264 m.

Map of Parma
Parma, OH
Where Parma is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Henninger, Phillip, House
Notable people from Parma
The MizMichael T. GoodAlex NedeljkovicBasil SchottDan FritscheJohn Fritsche Jr.Brian HolzingerMike GanseyTom AndrewsEmil John Mihalik
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Nearby cities
Cleveland (7 mi)Strongsville (7 mi)Lakewood (8 mi)Brunswick (11 mi)Westlake (11 mi)Cleveland Heights (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Parma, OH (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Parma, Ohio.

Angel Luis Rodriguez, 60
Parma · 44134
William A Ramirez, 40
Parma · 44134

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Parma — frequently asked

What is the population of Parma, Ohio?
Parma has a population of about 80,131, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Parma?
The median home value in Parma is $157,600, and the median gross rent is $1,053/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Parma safe? What is the crime rate?
Parma Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 127 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Parma face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cuyahoga County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, heat wave.
How many schools are in Parma?
Parma has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Parma?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Parma. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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