Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb south of Cleveland. The population was 81,146 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 78,581 in 2025, making it the seventh-most populous city in Ohio, the largest suburb in the state, and the second-largest city in Cuyahoga County. Part of the Greater Cleveland has an estimated 2,171,877 residents in the 2024 estimate. Parma is located approximately south of Cleveland. It sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $237,000 (Realtor.com Cuyahoga County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
A black license plate reading camera with solar panel above it, attached to a white pole at the entrance to a common parking lot of a local hospital in the greater…Photo: MilesHigher · CC BY 4.0Cleveland Skyline from State Rd, Parma, Ohio, United States. Emphasizes Parma's location in relation to Cleveland as one of its nearby suburbs.Photo: JSmetana · CC BY-SA 3.0Cleveland skyline from State Road, Parma, OHPhoto: 3steph14 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Home prices in Parma
The median listing price in Parma is $237,000.
Top places in Parma
The Shoppes at Parma (formerly Parmatown Mall)
Ridgewood
Henninger House (1849)
"Parma Place"
Commuting from Parma
Driving: approximately 10 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 Parma
Public schools: Parma 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.
Parma FAQs
What is the housing market like in Parma, OH? The median listing price in Parma is $237,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Parma, OH? Driving: approximately 10 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-77/I-480 — roughly 10–15 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
Which school district serves Parma, OH? Parma is served by Parma City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
