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Cuyahoga County

OH · Pop. 1,249,418 · Urban County

48/100Homestead Score

Cuyahoga County sits in Ohio across 457 square miles, home to 1,249,418 people at 2734 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, pumpkins, asparagus. The median home price is $183,000, with an effective property tax rate of 2.08%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 215-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.9°F and average winter lows of 26.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is 3.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 2.08%
Growing Season: 215 days
Broadband: 99%
Density: 2734/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 215-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A median home price of $183,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • An effective property tax rate of 2.08% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 2734 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Cuyahoga County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
48/100
Median home price
$183k
Property tax
2.08%
Growing season
215 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
36.4"
Broadband
99%
Nearest hospital
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 3.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.08%
Median Household Income$62,823
Poverty Rate16.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$183K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season215 days
Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
Avg Summer High79.9°F
Avg Winter Low26.2°F
Top CropsHay, Pumpkins, Asparagus

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (3.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities30

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Cuyahoga County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 215-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.9°F, and average winter lows of 26.2°F. The established crops are hay, pumpkins, asparagus.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $183,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.08%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is 3.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 30 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.