Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Garfield Heights, OH
About Garfield Heights
Garfield Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 29,781 at the time of the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits about 9 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $149,900 (Realtor.com Cuyahoga County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Garfield Heights
The median listing price in Garfield Heights is $149,900.
Top places in Garfield Heights
- Garfield Park Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks)
- Dan Kostel Recreation Center
- Highland Park (formerly City View Center)
- Named for President James A. Garfield via the historic Garfield Park.
Commuting from Garfield Heights
- Driving: approximately 9 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-77/I-480 — roughly 10–15 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None in town — GCRTA bus routes serve the community (GCRTA's service area covers all of Cuyahoga County).
- Bus/transit: GCRTA bus routes serve the community; no direct rail link to downtown.
Schools in Garfield Heights
Public schools: Garfield Heights City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Garfield Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garfield Heights, OH?
The median listing price in Garfield Heights is $149,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Garfield Heights, OH?
Driving: approximately 9 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-77/I-480 — roughly 10–15 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Garfield Heights, OH?
Garfield Heights is served by Garfield Heights City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Maps & GIS
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.