Highland Heights, Ohio
Highland Heights is a city of 8,623 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, founded in 1920.
Why visit Highland Heights
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ursuline College, Greenwood Farm, Notre Dame College and Stonewater Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Highland Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland Heights
Highland Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The city's population was 8,719 as of the 2020 census. An eastern suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Highland Heights, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Ursuline College
School · 3.9 mi
Educational institution in Pepper Pike, Ohio, U.S.
Museums and landmarks3
Greenwood Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic farm in Richmond Heights, Ohio, United States
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Notre Dame College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts college in South Euclid, Ohio, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Hunan
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
5670 Mayfield Road, Cleveland
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Paradise Biryani Pointe
Cafe · Indian · 1.8 mi
6679 Wilson Mills Road, Gates Mills
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-15:30,17:30-22:30; Su...
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
5140 Wilson Mills Road, Richmond Heights
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Su 10:30-22:00
Silk Road Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Wings, Burger · 2.2 mi
5766 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Scalpers Bar & Grille
Bar and pub · 2.2 mi
Small local bar, very busy on weekends. Parking lot can get packed quickly. The sub shop next door, Sharpy's, provides all the bar's food.
5716 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Sweet Surprises
Bakery · 1.7 mi
732 Richmond Road
Mo-We,Fr 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
45 more on the map.
History
Highland Heights was originally part of Mayfield Township. Highland Heights used to be home to the Front Row Theater, which operated between 1974 and 1993. In 1988, musician Roy Orbison played his last show there, two days prior to his death.
Highland Heights was the first city in Cuyahoga County to require new residential neighborhoods to have underground wiring and ornamental lamp posts.
From the History section of Highland Heights, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Gates Mills Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
First Covenant Church
Church · Christian · 2.2 mi
29400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills
Saint Gregory of Narek
Church · Armenian Apostolic · 1.6 mi
678 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare8
University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
27100 Chardon Road, Cleveland
Map of Highland Heights
180 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kirtland-Holden 2 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Mayfield 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Richmond Heights 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Lyndhurst 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- South Euclid 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Gates Mills 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Euclid 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Wickliffe 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- University Heights 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Cleveland Heights 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CGF TOWER, aeroplanepics0112, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Notre Dame College of Ohio admin building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gates Mills Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Frost, Jf1123581321, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Diane Strano ursuline 4, SilentMatt Psychedelic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pizza (3863688676), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salsiccia (3751025360), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Margherita stu spivack, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Absinthe fountain 2, Dmitry Brant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richmond Town Square Penney's, Nicholas Eckhart, CC BY 2.0
- Flexjet Headquarters in Richmond Heights, Ohio - Oct 18, 2023 02, Cjrobe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flexjet Headquarters in Richmond Heights, Ohio - Oct 18, 2023 01, Cjrobe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Qdoba mexican grill - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
- Dicks sports - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
- Kohls - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
- Old Center School in Mayfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tipula sayi 433624423, Lisa Wiencek Gerbec, CC BY 4.0
- North Chagrin heron, Jason Miklacic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The main house at Greenwood Farm, RHOhio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buttermilk Falls (with four details) (24375377988), Vince Reinhart, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Exsudoporus frostii - Frost's bolete, Dmitry Brant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hen of the woods, Dmitry Brant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mayfield Heights Muncipal Pool - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
- Route 44 at twilight - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
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