Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Oakwood, OH
About Oakwood
Oakwood is a village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,572 at the 2020 census. An eastern suburb of Cleveland, it is a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It sits about 17 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $222,500 (Realtor.com Cuyahoga County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Oakwood
The median listing price in Oakwood is $222,500.
Top places in Oakwood
- Quiet residential village between Bedford and Walton Hills.
- Bedford Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks)
- Minutes from I-271.
Commuting from Oakwood
- Driving: approximately 17 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-271/I-480 — roughly 20–25 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 Oakwood
Public schools: Bedford 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.
Oakwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakwood, OH?
The median listing price in Oakwood is $222,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Oakwood, OH?
Driving: approximately 17 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-271/I-480 — roughly 20–25 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Oakwood, OH?
Oakwood is served by Bedford 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.