Lyman Stearns Farm · National Register of Historic Places
Parma’s story
210 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1816Parma is settled
ParmaOH
A city of 79,870, settled in 1816. Nearly 9.6% of it is conserved land.
4 bordering townsMap →
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Population
79,870
−0.6% since 2010
Typical home
$219K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
42.4
years
Jobs based here
22,219
A commuter town
What makes Parma stand out
The 3 things Parma does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#74 most trails in OH
23 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
9.6% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Parma
Health
Healthier than 61%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 4 measures, worse on 1.
$219Ktypical home
Housing
$219K typical home
12% below the OH typical home
Up 4.2% in a year.
Get outside
23 miles of trails in Parma
9.6% of the town is conserved land, across 21 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Parma’s report card
Outdoors23 mi#74 for trails in OHHealthBHealthier than 61% of U.S. townsHousing$219K12% below the OH typical homeCommute8 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards25/100Low risk of storm & flood damageSafetyB+Less crime than 69% of U.S. townsClimate83°/21°Summer high · winter low · 64″ snowSchoolsC+Beats 44% of OH districts
Now in Parma
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Weather
Forecast →54°
Clear
H 74° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Normandy vs Away - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/29/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 6
- After Parma, OH police officers brutalize her 13-year-old son, mother files citizen-initiated criminal chargesChandra Law Firm · Aug 11
- Normandy High School Soccer - Parma, OHNFHS Network · Jul 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Parma. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
9.6% of Parma is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves.
#74for trails in OH
9.6%
conserved · 1,225 of 12,775 acres
23 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
#157
most conserved land in OH
#169
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. West Creek Reservation | 7.9 mi | 372 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | 1.5 mi | 79 |
| 3. James W Day Park | 0.6 mi | 59 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Parma beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Parma | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.8% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.8% | 16.6% |
Southwest General Health Center
5.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
80th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Parma home is worth about $219K
The typical Parma home is worth about $219,000, up 4.2% in a year, 12% below the Ohio typical home.
$219KZillow home value
Typical home value
Parma$219K
Ohio$249K
Market temperature
9
days on market
101.5%
sale-to-list price
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
87
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Parma
Most working residents leave Parma for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (27%), Middleburg Heights (3%) and Independence (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Parma10%
Cleveland27%
Middleburg Heights3%
Independence3%
Strongsville2%
8 mi
median commute distance
22,219
jobs based in Parma
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
28
paid flood claims since 1978
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 69% of U.S. towns
Parma reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Parma1.5
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Parma7.2
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
69th
percentile among OH towns
118
violent crimes reported in 2025
569
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Parma has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–37°
Spring39–58°
Summer62–81°
Fall45–62°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Parma’s public schools outperform 44% of Ohio districts
The public schools Parma’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 56% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | K–4 | 971 | B− |
| John Muir Elementary School | K–4 | 526 | C |
| Thoreau Park Elementary School | K–4 | 483 | C |
| Dentzler Elementary School | K–4 | 435 | B |
| Green Valley Elementary School | K–4 | 371 | B+ |
| Ridge-Brook Elementary School | K–4 | 341 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 24 schools →
College town
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma calls Parma home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
2 places in Parma on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Parma
City in Ohio, United States
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 8 miles (13 km) south of Cleveland.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1816
- Population
- 81,146
- Area
- 20 sq mi
- Elevation
- 866 ft
- Area code
- 216, 440
Parma’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Parma.
Parma HeightsSeven HillsNorth RoyaltonBrook ParkParma
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