Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Shaker Heights, OH
About Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 29,439 at the 2020 census. Shaker Heights is an inner-ring streetcar suburb of Cleveland, abutting the eastern edge of the city's limits. It is a planned community developed by the Van Sweringen brothers, railroad moguls who envisioned the community as a suburban retreat from the industrial inner city of Cleveland. It sits about 9 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $274,950 (Realtor.com Cuyahoga County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Shaker Heights
The median listing price in Shaker Heights is $274,950.
Top places in Shaker Heights
- Shaker Village Historic District
- Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
- Shaker Square
- Shaker Heights Public Library (Bertram Woods branch).
Commuting from Shaker Heights
- Driving: approximately 9 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-271 — roughly 10–15 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: GCRTA Blue and Green Lines with multiple in-town stations, a direct ride to Tower City downtown.
- Bus/transit: GCRTA bus routes supplement rail service throughout the area.
Schools in Shaker Heights
Public schools: Shaker 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.
Shaker Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shaker Heights, OH?
The median listing price in Shaker Heights is $274,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Shaker Heights, OH?
Driving: approximately 9 miles to downtown Cleveland via I-271 — roughly 10–15 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Shaker Heights, OH?
Shaker Heights is served by Shaker Heights City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Maps & GIS
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.