Population 33,388 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Olmsted
Household size in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Olmsted are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, North Olmsted is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in North Olmsted, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Ohio cities, North Olmsted has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Olmsted
Renters in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Olmsted is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Olmsted: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Olmsted is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Cleveland area. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,012 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,136 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,119 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,211 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Olmsted costs $1,211 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $199 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Olmsted
Bachelor's degrees in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in North Olmsted as nationally: 33.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Olmsted: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Olmsted
| Period | North Olmsted | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Olmsted has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Olmsted compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Olmsted | 2.40 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 1968 | $1,211 | 33.0% | 95.5% | 2.9% |
| Westlake | 2.36 | 46.3 | 6.4% | 27.3% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,843 | 60.5% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Fairview Park | 2.21 | 42.2 | 6.6% | 30.3% | 5.2% | 1958 | $1,206 | 48.6% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Olmsted Falls | 2.58 | 43.0 | 11.8% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 1989 | $1,396 | 44.6% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| Berea | 2.31 | 40.5 | 9.4% | 26.0% | 4.4% | 1966 | $1,057 | 37.9% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| Bay Village | 2.61 | 42.6 | 4.0% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 1959 | $1,570 | 69.1% | 98.8% | 2.2% |
| Rocky River | 2.26 | 43.7 | 5.7% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 1960 | $1,043 | 64.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Brook Park | 2.31 | 44.4 | 9.8% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 1962 | $1,253 | 16.1% | 90.3% | 3.9% |
| North Ridgeville | 2.62 | 41.8 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,494 | 35.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Avon | 2.72 | 41.3 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 2002 | $1,829 | 57.8% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| Middleburg Heights | 2.11 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1970 | $1,182 | 34.0% | 93.8% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Olmsted. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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