65-568: Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio , United States. As of the 2020 census , the city's population was 29,439. 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. Shaker Heights
130-404: A city council , elected on an at-large , non-partisan basis. The current mayor of Shaker Heights is David Weiss. He was elected in 2018 after serving briefly as interim mayor to fulfill the term of the previous three-term mayor Earl Leiken, who resigned to take the position of chief of staff with Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish . In 2019, David Weiss ran unopposed and was re-elected to
195-687: A parochial school in Shaker, St. Dominic School. John Carroll University is partially located in Shaker Heights, with the university owning several residential and commercial properties in the city. Additionally, Shaker Heights is in proximity to University Circle, which is home to Case Western Reserve University , The Cleveland Institute of Art , and the Cleveland Institute of Music . The Japanese Language School of Cleveland ( クリーブランド日本語補習校 , Kurīburando Nihongo Hoshūkō ) ,
260-661: A weekend Japanese school , holds its classes at the Shaker Heights campus of the Laurel School. Shaker Heights is the city of license for CBS affiliate WOIO , channel 19, which has its studios and offices in Cleveland. Shaker Heights news appears in the Cleveland daily newspaper, The Plain Dealer , as well as The Shakerite , the Shaker Heights High School student newspaper. The Sun Press ,
325-799: A 30-day period (3.3), average number of poor mental-health days reported in a 30-day period (4.1), and the percentage of births with low birth-weight (10.4%). Among these factors, Cuyahoga did worse than the Ohio average in premature death, poor mental-health days, and low birth-weight. Possible explanations as for why Cuyahoga County is lower in health outcomes than the average Ohio county include behavioral factors, access to clinical care, social and economic factors, and environmental factors. The leading causes of death and disability in Cuyahoga County are chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. The cancer mortality rate for Cuyahoga
390-404: A bachelor's, master's, or above a master's degree. As of the 2010 Census, 64.5% of the city's population over the age of 25 had obtained a college degree compared to 28.6% of the same population in Cuyahoga County, 24.1% statewide, and 27.9% nationally. The Shaker Heights City Charter was adopted in 1931 and revised in 1974, 1986, and 1999. This charter provides for a mayor and seven members of
455-593: A combination of conventional bus, rapid-transit bus, and rail transit services, as well as on-demand services. Several other county agencies also serve Cuyahoga County, mostly through downtown Cleveland. Greyhound , Barons Bus Lines , and Megabus provide public transportation beyond Cuyahoga County to destinations across the United States. The Cleveland Metroparks system serves Cuyahoga County. Its 16 reservations provide more than 21,000 acres (8,500 ha) of green space and recreational amenities. The county
520-503: A four-year term as mayor. He was re-elected to a second full term in a landslide in 2023. Council members are elected to four-year terms, with four of the elections coinciding with mayoral elections and the other three two years later in order to stagger terms. The Neo-Georgian city hall, designed by Charles Schneider , was built in 1930. Over the years it has hosted 12 Keys to the city ceremonies starting in 1935 to Oris Paxton Van Sweringen and ending in 1993 to Dean Yoder. Shaker Heights
585-400: A household in the city was $ 72,519, and the median income for a family was $ 88,892. The per capita income for the city was $ 30,081. About 6.2% of the total population were below the poverty line . Of the city's population over the age of 25, 67.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.2% spoke English , 2.1% Spanish , 4.2% Yiddish , 1.8% Hebrew , and 1.7% Russian at home. As of
650-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
715-558: A single geographic district, with no at-large districts. The elected offices of auditor, clerk of courts, coroner, engineer, recorder, sheriff, and treasurer were abolished. The county executive was given authority to appoint individuals to these offices, which became part of the executive branch of the county. Summit County is the only other Ohio county with this form of government. In the November 2, 2010, election, Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald (D) defeated Matt Dolan (R) to become
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#1732776412923780-570: A state level. Like many major urban counties, Cuyahoga County is heavily Democratic. Given its New England heritage and diverse population, plus union and labor involvement, the county often provides the Democratic Party with the largest margins in Ohio. In the 19th century, the Western Reserve, which Cleveland is the economic center of "probably the most intensely antislavery section of the country." It last voted Republican at
845-482: A three-member Board of County Commissioners , which is the default form of county government in the state. In July 2008, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents began raiding the offices of Cuyahoga County Commissioners and those of a wide range of cities, towns, and villages across Cuyahoga County. The investigation revealed extensive bribery and corruption across the area, affecting hundreds of millions of dollars in county contracts and business. The investigation led to
910-533: A weekly, provides local coverage of Shaker Heights and neighboring Beachwood , Cleveland Heights , and University Heights . Two light rail lines of the GCRTA pass through and terminate in Shaker Heights. The Blue Line cuts through the median of Van Aken Boulevard, while the Green Line cuts through the median of Shaker Boulevard. The Blue and Green lines provide direct rail service to Cleveland, and are each
975-426: A wide range of attorneys, building inspectors, consultants, contractors, school district employees, and mid and low level county workers. On November 3, 2009, county voters overwhelmingly approved the adoption of a new county charter, which replaced the three-commissioner form of county government with an elected county executive and county prosecutor, and an 11-member county council . Each council member represents
1040-591: Is 192.7 per 100,000 people, the mortality rate due to heart disease is 204.2 per 100,000 people, and the percentage of adult residents who are obese is 26.2%. According to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, a health disparity can be defined as the existence of inequalities that prevent certain members of a population group from benefiting from the same health status as other groups. Cuyahoga County has many health disparities when comparing cities and demographics. The Hough neighborhood of Cleveland and
1105-493: Is a large urban county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio . The county seat and largest city is Cleveland . As of the 2020 census , its population was 1,264,817, making it the second-most populous county in the state. Cuyahoga County is situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie , across the U.S.–Canada maritime border . The county is bisected by the Cuyahoga River , after which it
1170-608: Is a stronghold of the Democratic Party , with Joe Biden winning nearly 90% of vote in the most recent Presidential election . Shaker Heights is entirely within the Eleventh Congressional District , a seat in the House of Representatives , represented by Shontel Brown ( D ). At the state level, Shaker Heights is located within the 21st senatorial district , represented by Kent Smith ( D ) in
1235-498: Is concentrated in the City of Cleveland and suburbs in eastern Cuyahoga County, such as Shaker Heights and Solon. Republican strength is concentrated in the southern Cuyahoga County suburbs, such as Strongsville and North Royalton. Suburbs in western Cuyahoga County, such as North Olmsted and Westlake tend to be more moderate. Since around 2016, formerly Democratic working-class suburbs such as Middleburg Heights and Parma have trended to
1300-501: Is home to part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park , which extends southward into Summit County . University Heights, Ohio University Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio , United States. The population was 13,914 as of the 2020 Census . Located 8 miles (13 km) from downtown Cleveland , it is a suburb of the Cleveland metropolitan area . University Heights is closely tied to neighboring Cleveland Heights , with
1365-624: Is home to the oldest house in Cuyahoga County, built in 1817 by Moses Warren. The name "Shaker Heights" has origins in two local sources. The community was laid out on land formerly owned by the North Union Community of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, more commonly known as Shakers . "Heights" refers to the plateau east of Cleveland that rises sharply in elevation from 582 feet above sea level at
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#17327764129231430-580: Is one of 20 municipalities in Ohio with this specific protection. Alongside the new language, the legislation creates a three-person Commission of Human Rights for Cuyahoga County which would support citizens looking to file a discrimination complaint. This legislation evokes the Ohio Fairness Act, a bill currently stalled in the House and Senate which would amend this anti-discrimination legislation on
1495-661: Is provided by the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District . Located in University Heights are Gearity Early Childhood Center, Cleveland Heights High School and Gearity Professional Development School. Further private schools include Gesu Catholic School and the Bellefaire JCB, which provides preschool programs, childcare, counseling and education for children. University Heights
1560-399: Is the second-largest county in Ohio by area. A portion of Cuyahoga Valley National Park is in the county's southeastern section. As of the 2020 census , there were 1,264,817 people, 555,988 households, and 309,691 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,766.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,068.1/km ). There were 615,825 housing units. The racial makeup of the county
1625-539: Is water. Shaker Heights is roughly 1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level , and is located about 6 miles (10 km) inland from Lake Erie . Shaker Heights is drained by the Doan Brook watershed, and has several small artificial lakes: Horseshoe Lake, Green Lake, Lower Shaker Lake, and Marshall Lake. Horseshoe Lake and Lower Shaker Lake had been dammed by the Shakers, while developers added Green Lake and Marshall Lake,
1690-660: The Cuyahoga Valley National Park by way of their Rockside Station in Independence. Freight rail service is provided by Norfolk Southern , CSX Transportation , Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad , Cleveland Commercial Railroad , and several other small companies. Norfolk Southern has the largest presence in the county, operating three different lines and several terminal yards. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority , also known as RTA, provides public transportation to Cuyahoga County through
1755-869: The Ohio Senate , and in the 22nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives , represented by Juanita Brent ( D ). Publicly, Shaker Heights is served by the Shaker Heights City School District , a K-12 district with an enrollment of about 5,600 students in eight total schools. There are five lower elementary schools , Fernway, Mercer, Boulevard, Lomond and Onaway; an upper elementary school, Woodbury Elementary School; Shaker Heights Middle School ; and Shaker Heights High School . The district estimates that roughly 90% of Shaker graduates attend college, and has been recognized for its efforts to increase neighborhood integration . In
1820-506: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.82 square miles (4.71 km ), all land. Both branches of Dugway Brook rise in University Heights, on or near the campus of John Carroll University. All of the brook within the city was culverted in the early 20th century and now flows under the pavement. Meadowbrook Boulevard traces the winding course of the upper west branch. The median income for
1885-596: The World Wrestling Federation 's Beverly Brothers . The city is the principal setting for Celeste Ng ’s book Little Fires Everywhere , as well as its TV adaptation . Shaker Heights and its history are also the setting and a main plot point in No One's Home by D.M. Pulley . Cuyahoga County, Ohio Cuyahoga County ( / ˌ k aɪ . ə ˈ h ɒ ɡ ə / KY -ə- HOG -ə or / ˌ k aɪ . ə ˈ h oʊ ɡ ə / KY -ə- HOH -gə )
1950-508: The census of 2010, there were 13,539 people, 4,810 households, and 3,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 7,439.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,872.2/km ). There were 5,248 housing units at an average density of 2,883.5 per square mile (1,113.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 71.8% White , 23.1% African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.4% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.8% of
2015-494: The 1950s, the public school system was rated in the top ten nationally. According to the 2007-2008 State of Ohio Report Card, Shaker scored 97.1 out of a possible 120. The district is listed as "Effective," the third tier on a 6 tier scale. On the other hand, since 1995, 9-17% of seniors at Shaker Heights High School have been recipients of National Merit Scholarship awards , and in 2008, the high school had twice as many National Merit Scholarship winners as any other public school in
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2080-648: The GOP, while formerly GOP upscale suburbs such as Bay Village and Chagrin Falls have trended Democratic. Cuyahoga County is home to a number of higher-education institutions, including: School districts include: In 2014, Cuyahoga County ranked 65 out of 88 counties in Ohio for health outcomes. This ranking was based on multiple factors, including: premature death (7,975 years per 100,000 population, of potential life lost), adults who reported having poor or fair health (15%), average number of poor physical-health days reported in
2145-578: The Hough neighborhood was around four times that of Lyndhurst residents. The Lyndhurst rate of accidental deaths was nine times higher than the Hough neighborhood. Cuyahoga County is served by international, regional, and county airports, including: Cuyahoga County receives intercity passenger service by Amtrak by way of Lakefront Station in Cleveland, with destinations such as Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington, DC, and many more. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers scenic excursion service through
2210-420: The age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. Of all households 29.9% were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under
2275-423: The age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. University Heights has had a strong mayor -council government since 1941. The city's mayors have been: Public education in the city of University Heights
2340-475: The arrest of county commissioner Jimmy Dimora ; county auditor Frank Russo; MetroHealth vice president John J. Carroll; former Strongsville councilman Patrick Coyne; former Ohio District Courts of Appeals judge Anthony O. Calabrese III; former Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judge Bridget McCafferty; Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald McFaul; former Cleveland City Council member Sabra Pierce Scott; Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judge Steven Terry; and
2405-631: The base of the Cedar Glen Parkway rising to 950 feet above sea level in nearby Cleveland Heights ; Shaker Heights' elevation is 1050 feet above sea level. Ralph Russell established the North Union Shaker Settlement in 1822 with just over 80 individuals. Between 1826 and 1854, the group dammed Doan Brook, which made Upper and Lower Lake, and established three grist and a sawmills . The colony peaked around 1850 with about 300 settlers, but subsequently faded away and
2470-403: The city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female. The median income for a household in the city was $ 76,476, and the median income for a family was $ 105,660. The per capita income for the city was $ 47,360. About 5.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. The unemployment rate in the city is 5.4%, one of
2535-422: The city was 55.0% White , 37.1% African American , 0.1% Native American , 4.6% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 11,840 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had
2600-665: The community's housing stock and identity throughout the years. Approximately seventy-five percent of the city of Shaker Heights is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Shaker Village Historic District . Efforts toward racial integration began in the late 1950s, with neighbors in the Ludlow Elementary School area working together to make integration successful. As a result, Shaker Heights avoided many of
2665-595: The county was $ 43,603 for a household and $ 58,631 and for a family. The county's per capita income was $ 26,263. About 10.3% of families, 19.4% of those under age 18, and 9.3% of those age 65 or over, and 13.1% of the population as a whole was living below the poverty line . The Cuyahoga County Council and Executive exercise direct government over unincorporated areas of Cuyahoga County. As of 2012, this consisted of two small areas: Chagrin Falls Township and Olmsted Township . Cuyahoga County had long been led by
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2730-440: The county. The population density was 2,800.0 people/sq mi (1,081.1 people/km ). The 621,763 housing units averaged 1,346 units per square mile (520 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 63.6% White, 29.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.6% Asian (0.9% Indian, 0.7% Chinese, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Korean, 0.2% Vietnamese, 0.1% Japanese), 1.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. About 4.8% of
2795-468: The direct successors of former streetcar services established in 1920 and 1913 respectively. The city of Shaker Heights directly owned and operated these Shaker Heights Rapid Transit services between 1944 and 1975. Shaker Heights is the hometown of How I Met Your Mother protagonist Ted Mosby (despite being attributed to Cleveland on occasion), Ward Cleaver from the TV series Leave it to Beaver , and
2860-491: The first Cuyahoga County Executive . The first Cuyahoga County Council was also elected, with Democrats winning eight seats, while Republicans won three. On September 25, 2018, Cuyahoga County passed legislation which specifically protects LGBTQ+ people in their anti-discrimination laws. The protections under the bill specify equal access for the LGBTQ+ community to employment, housing, and public accommodations. The county
2925-722: The land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory , and it was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. Cleveland was established one year later by General Moses Cleaveland near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Cuyahoga County was created on June 7, 1807, and organized on May 1, 1810. Cleveland (then known as "Cleaveland") was selected as the county seat in 1809. The county
2990-543: The latter named after drugstore chain owner W. A. Marshall, at a later point. Shaker Heights is one of Greater Cleveland 's older inner-ring or "first" suburbs, and borders Cleveland , Cleveland Heights , University Heights , Beachwood , Highland Hills , and Warrensville Heights . Shaker Heights is a member of the Northeast Ohio First Suburbs Consortium. There are nine neighborhoods in Shaker Heights, all of which were named after
3055-503: The lowest rates for individual cities included in data provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services . About 93.5% of residents speak English natively at home, while 1.6% speak Spanish , 1.2% speak French , 0.7% speak Chinese , and 3.0% speak another language, including German , Russian and Arabic . Educationally, Shaker Heights is above the national, state, and local averages for residents who have attained
3120-649: The nine original elementary schools. These neighborhoods are: Shaker Square is in the city of Cleveland, though a September 1912 agreement between Shaker Heights and Cleveland school districts places it in the Shaker Heights City School District. As of the 2010 census , there were 28,448 people, 11,840 households, and 7,716 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,529.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,749.0/km). There were 13,318 housing units at an average density of 2,120.7 per square mile (818.8/km). The racial makeup of
3185-534: The population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race (3.1% Puerto Rican, 0.7% Mexican, 0.1% Dominican, 0.1% Guatemalan). Further, 16.5% were of German , 12.8% Irish , 8.8% Italian , 8.1% Polish , 5.9% English , 3.7% Slovak , and 3.1% Hungarian heritage. Sizable numbers of Russians (1.7%), French , (1.4%), Arabs (1.4%), Ukrainians (1.2%), and Greeks (0.7%) were residing in the county; as their first language, 88.4% spoke English , 3.7% Spanish , and 4.9% some other Indo-European language. In addition, 7.3% of
3250-595: The population were foreign-born (of which 44.4% were born in Europe, 36.3% in Asia, and 12.1% in Latin America). Of the 571,457 households, 28.5% had children under 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were not families. About 32.8% of all households consisted of single individuals, and 12.1% consisted of someone living alone who
3315-441: The population. There were 4,810 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. Of all households, 29.1% were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#17327764129233380-413: The presidential level in 1972, when Richard Nixon carried it with a plurality. The last Republican presidential candidate to win an absolute majority was Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. However, it has occasionally voted Republican in statewide landslides since then, such as for John Kasich in the 2014 gubernatorial election and for George Voinovich in the 2004 Senate election . Democratic strength
3445-543: The problems created from practices such as blockbusting and white flight . In 1986, the city began the Fund for the Future of Shaker Heights, which offered loans for down payments for residents buying homes in segregated neighborhoods, which helped to create multi-ethnic neighborhoods. Today, the city maintains a housing assistance office that works with home buyers to achieve and maintain neighborhood integration. Shaker Heights
3510-607: The south. Originally part of the Warrensville Township , University Heights was incorporated as Idlewood Village in 1908. It adopted its present name in the mid-1920s, when John Carroll University was anticipated to move into the area. John Carroll attracted massive growth and University Heights soon became recognized as a city in 1940. University Heights is located at 41°29′42″N 81°32′13″W / 41.49500°N 81.53694°W / 41.49500; -81.53694 (41.495019, −81.536864). According to
3575-401: The state. This can possibly be explained in a 2009 survey of the school, which said that Shaker Heights High School "is really two schools – one school with students in an outstanding Advanced Placement program and one school with students with academic needs." Private schools in the city include Laurel School , Hathaway Brown School , and the lower campus of University School . There is also
3640-540: The suburb of Lyndhurst can be compared to illustrate some of the disparities. The communities are both in Cuyahoga County and are less than 10 miles apart. They also have similar populations, but a different racial breakdown according to the 2010 census. The Hough neighborhood's population was 16,359 (96.1% Black or African American and 2.1% White American) and the Lyndhurst's population was 14,001 (6.4% Black or African American and 90.3% White American). A 24-year disparity
3705-405: The two sharing a school system, library system, post office and ZIP Code, some city services, and local media outlets. With about half the population under the age of 30, University Heights is home to one of the youngest communities in the region, including both students and families. It borders Beachwood to the east, Cleveland Heights to the west, South Euclid to the north and Shaker Heights to
3770-463: Was named . "Cuyahoga" is an Iroquoian word meaning "crooked river". It is the core county of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area and Cleveland–Akron–Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area . The land that became Cuyahoga County was previously part of the French colony of Canada (New France) , which was ceded in 1763 to Great Britain and renamed Province of Quebec . In the early 1790s,
3835-412: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 30.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 19.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female. In 2000, there were 5,163 households, out of which 29.3% had children under
3900-450: Was 58.2% White , 29.3% African American , 0.2% Native American , 3.5% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 2.8% from some other races and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.3% were under 5 years of age, and 19.6% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 1,280,122 people, 571,457 households, and 319,996 families were residing in
3965-430: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 3.06. The age distribution in the county was as follows: 25.0% under 18, 8.0% between 18 and 24, 29.3% between 25 and 44, 22.2% between 45 and 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median income in
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#17327764129234030-475: Was a finalist for the All-America City Award in 1989. Shaker Heights is located at 41°28′35″N 81°33′6″W / 41.47639°N 81.55167°W / 41.47639; -81.55167 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 6.32 square miles (16.37 km), of which 6.28 square miles (16.27 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km)
4095-480: Was closed in 1889. In 1905, the land was bought by brothers M.J. and O.P. Van Sweringen who envisioned the first garden styled suburb in Ohio for the site. The brothers constructed homes, set aside land for churches and schools, and planted trees. Originally referred to as Shaker Village, the community was incorporated in 1912 and reached city status in 1931. Shaker Heights is known for its stringent building codes and zoning laws, which have helped to maintain
4160-444: Was later reduced in size by the creation of Huron , Lake , and Lorain counties. In 1831, future U.S. President James A. Garfield was born in what was at the time Cuyahoga County's Orange Township . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has an area of 1,246 sq mi (3,230 km ), of which 457 sq mi (1,180 km ) are land and 788 sq mi (2,040 km ) (63%) are water. It
4225-460: Was seen in life expectancy between the communities. Hough neighborhood residents have a life expectancy of 64 years and residents in Lyndhurst have a life expectancy of 88.5 years. The annual median income in the Hough neighborhood is $ 13,630 while it is $ 52,272 in Lyndhurst. Data collected from the Center for Community Solutions indicated from 1990 to 2001, the rate of heart disease for residents of
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