Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights is a city of 28,922 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, founded in 1911.
Why visit Shaker Heights
Townapedia lists 46 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 155 places to eat and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Karamu House, Case Western Reserve University, Adelbert Hall and Alcazar Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Shaker Heights
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About Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 29,439 at the 2020 census. 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.
From the Wikipedia article Shaker Heights, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Karamu House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, the oldest African-American theater in the United States
Case Western Reserve University
School · 3.6 mi
Private university in Ohio, United States
Health Education Campus
School · 4.2 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Luna Park, Cleveland
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Former amusement park in Cleveland, Ohio
Musicarnival
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
A tent theater venue in the round
Museums and landmarks46
Adelbert Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
University building in Cleveland, Ohio
Alcazar Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hotel in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Allen Memorial Medical Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Library
Alta Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Library building in Cleveland, Ohio
Ambler Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Buckeye-Shaker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio
Cedar Glen Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic apartment building located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States
Cozad-Bates House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Fairmount Boulevard District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Flora Stone Mather College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Forest Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic neighborhood spanning parts of Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Halle Brothers Shaker Square department store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Department store in Cleveland, United States of America
34 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Forest Hill Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Park in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
The Clubhouse Cleveland Indoor Golf
Golf course · 2.4 mi
23800 Commerce Park, Beachwood
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes155
Abundance Culinary
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
1975 Lee Road
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
20609 Fairmount Boulevard, Shaker Heights
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Brassica
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.0 mi
20301 Meade Road, Shaker Heights
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Cafe Indigo
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
13201 Shaker Square, Cleveland
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:30, Sa 07:30-20:00
Phoenix Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
2287 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Pizzazz On The Circle
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.1 mi
20680 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights
Su 12:00-20:00; Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Sittoo's
Restaurant · Lebanese · 1.1 mi
20630 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
The Haunted House Restaurant
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.8 mi
13463 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights
Su 10:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa...
On The Rise
Bakery · 0.8 mi
3471 Fairmount Blvd
Tu-Fr 08:00-16:30, Sa 08:00-15:30, Su 08:00-14:00, Mo off
143 more on the map.
History
Shaker Heights 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 the base of the Cedar Glen Parkway rising to 950 feet above sea level in nearby Cleveland Heights; Shaker Heights' elevation is 1,050 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 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.
From the History section of Shaker Heights, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship43
Church of the Covenant
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Holy Rosary Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Wade Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
East View United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.9 mi
17300 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights
Shopping35
Shaker Heights Hardware
Hardware store · 0.9 mi
17111 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries84
Hathaway Brown School
School · 0.5 mi
19600 North Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights
Ruffing Montessori School
School · 0.9 mi
3380 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights
Warrensville Heights High School
School · 2.4 mi
4270 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
Library · 1.6 mi
2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
Healthcare17
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
2135 Warrensville Center Road, South Euclid
Rainbow Babies-Childrens Rehab
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
2054 South Green Road, South Euclid
UH Rainbow Suburban Pediatrics
Hospital · 0.9 mi
20220 Farnsleigh Road, Shaker Heights
Map of Shaker Heights
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (8 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, 7 miles away.
- University Heights 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Beachwood 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Cleveland Heights 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Warrensville Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- South Euclid 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Lyndhurst 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- East Cleveland 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Maple Heights 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Garfield Heights 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 6 mi northeast, 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
- Shaker Heights Houses, Spencer, CC BY-SA 2.5
- The Temple Tifereth Israel, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Halles at Shaker Square Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck | Talk, CC BY-SA 1.0
- Tremaine-Gallagher Residence (Cleveland Hts, Ohio), Martin Linsey, Public domain
- Cozad-Bates House Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck, CC BY-SA 1.0
- Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck | Talk, CC BY-SA 1.0
- SScons, Columbusite, CC BY 3.0
- Brewster east of Henley in Forest Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- AlcazarHotel, Mr.Z-man, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Case western reserve campus 2005, Rdikeman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Notre Dame College of Ohio admin building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tower East, Nyttend, Public domain
- Weizer Building site, 8935 Buckeye Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- St Lukes Hospital Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck, CC BY-SA 1.0
- Cleveland, chiesa del santo rosario, a little italy, Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- University Circle (23140596866), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- North building - Taylor Tudors, Tim Evanson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Weizer11801Buckeye, Christopher Busta-Peck, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Elizabeths Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck, CC BY-SA 1.0
- 11432 Cedar Glen Parkway - Cedar Glen Apartments, Tim Evanson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wade Chapel Cleveland Ohio, Christopher Busta-Peck, CC BY-SA 1.0
- DePietro Building, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allen Memorial Medical Library Exterior, Soundoftoday, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Askew entrance - Alta House-Alta Public Library (34897341312), Tim Evanson from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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