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Parma Heights, Ohio

Population: 21,659
Located in Cuyahoga County

Parma Heights is a city located southwest of Cleveland and bounded by Brook Park and Middleburg Heights on the west and Parma on the north, east, and south. The early settlers were predominantly German and lived on family farms, with a few commercial establishments and country inns located along the Wooster Pike, the main road from Cleveland to Columbus.

The village of Parma Heights was separated from the original Parma Township in 1911 because residents perceived a lack of representation. Natural gas and electric utilities were introduced into the area in 1915. Population growth was slow, and a rural atmosphere remained until after World War II.

But, then things changed and like other suburbs, Parma Heights benefited from exodus from Cleveland. House building boomed. There is plenty of real estate available for those looking to move here. A great variety of single-family homes are currently on the market. An elegant, two story home with four bedrooms and one bathroom, with over 1,300 square feet of living space is around $110,000. A newer, spacious home with three bedrooms, two bathroom sprawled out on over 2,000 square feet of living space would be in the range of $239,000.

Parma Heights, for its sheer size, offers an incredible number of parks, more than cities twice its size. With 97 acres of city parks, and recreational facilities, including a municipal swimming pool, an ice rink, and the Greenbrier Commons Community Theater, Parma Heights certainly wants it residents to get out and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. An additional 136 acres of the city are part of the Big Creek Reservation of the Metroparks System.

Parma Heights enjoys close proximity to Cleveland. Named one of the ten safest and most culturally fascinating cities to visit in the country by Travel Smart (January, 2004), Cleveland has so much to offer its residents. Cleveland has something for everyone. Sports fans enjoy the Indians, Cavaliers, the Browns and the Rockers. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is right here in Cleveland and is filled with many exciting artifacts relating to the music industry. The Science Museum, the Children's Museum, and the African American Museum are just a few of the museums that grace this ever-popular city.

As you can see, Parma Heights is an excellent choice for living just outside the Cleveland area. One can certainly enjoy the big city lifestyle without the big city hassle. Come check out Parma Heights, stroll their residential streets filled with character and beauty. In the course of a shopping trip around town, you will certainly sense the community pride that exhibits in Parma Heights.

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