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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. We put together this resource guide for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

What You Should Know About Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is the second-largest city in Summit County, with 49,272 people. It is the 17th largest city in Ohio and belongs to the Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. William Wetmore founded the town in 1812 but called it Manchester.

Later, the city was renamed after the Cuyahoga River and gorgeous waterfalls. The waterfalls from the Cuyahoga River provided power for flour, oil, and sawmills in the 19th century, around which the thriving community of Cuyahoga Falls grew.

Today, it is a mid-sized industrial city with plenty to offer its residents regarding employment, housing, and recreation. Individuals looking for a place to settle but still yearning for fast-paced excitement will enjoy the city's suburban-yet-urban feel and proximity to Cleveland.

What to Do in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is a great place to spend your free time. There are so many things to see and do that are great for people of all ages. Here are a few activities the locals enjoy besides the city's 25 neighborhood parks. Cuyahoga Falls is also just 40 miles south of Cleveland, which grants locals access to many other urban activities, especially on the weekends.

Downview Sports Center: This year-round family entertainment center has sporting activities for everyone. There are batting cages, an 18-hole mini-golf, a driving range, and a skate park. At the ambitious range, residents enjoy 32 outdoor tees for when the weather is good, 15 covered tees for rain or shine, and 10 heated tees, so the fun doesn't stop in the winter!

Downtown Cuyahoga: The city's downtown area is beautiful. Enjoy local shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout the year. Depending on the day and time, it's common to find live concerts and other special events near the riverfront.

Water Works Aquatic Center: Summertime is a blast when you take it easy at this seasonal water park. This family-friendly place offers a serene lazy river, a deep-end pool for avid swimmers, and exciting water slides for the thrill-seeker. This is a great place to cool down during the dog days of summer!

Working in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

According to recent data, Cuyahoga Falls's unemployment rate is 3%, 0.9% lower than the national average of 3.9%. The median household income is $51,586, 7% lower than the national average. Residents of Cuyahoga Falls are in a better position to find employment than in other cities with higher unemployment levels because the job growth rate is a positive 0.8%.

Manufacturing, healthcare, and retail make up nearly half of the jobs (45%) collectively in the city, while the remaining jobs are in education (9%), professional services (6.4%), accommodation (5.7%), finance (4.9%), and construction (4.3%). For these jobs, the average commute time is around 22 minutes, about 2 minutes shorter than the national average.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Neighborhoods

The homes in Cuyahoga Falls are affordable compared to the national average home price. There are currently 21,630 residences in the city. Here are a few key neighborhoods and their average home prices.

• East Steels Corners: Median home price is $270,358
• Bailey Rd/Tyler Ave: Median home price is $131,124
• Portage Trl/7th St: Median home price is $141,468
• Munroe Falls Ave/Anderson Rd: Median home price is $139,368

Cuyahoga Falls, OH School District

The public schools located within the city belong to the Cuyahoga Falls City School District. There are approximately 4,880 Students enrolled per year dispersed through its 9 schools. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, lower than the state average 17:1.

The schools are Bolich Middle School, Cuyahoga Falls High School, Elizabeth Price Elementary School, Gordon Dewitt Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Preston Elementary School, Richardson Elementary School, Roberts Middle School, and Silver Lake Elementary School.

Moving to Cuyahoga Falls, OH Resource Guide

If you want to move to the area, connecting with local resources for utilities and other vital services is essential.

Vehicle Registration and Driver's License: All residents must get their driver's license and registration at the Cuyahoga Falls License Bureau. It is also possible to register commercial fleets and get vehicle titles here.

Water/Sewer: Everyone interested in transferring services or starting a new water billing service should contact the Cuyahoga Falls Water Department.

Electricity and Gas: Residents must come to the Utility Billing Department in person to set up a new electricity service. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact the office at (330) 971-8250 if you have any questions about your energy needs.

Phone/Internet/Cable: AT&T and Spectrum are the two big internet providers in the area. These companies also provide phone and cable packages for their customers' convenience.

Local Government: The Cuyahoga Falls City Council contains 11 seats representing the entire city of Cuyahoga Falls and their wards. Three prominent members represent the city and hold 4-year terms, while 8 wards are voted every two years.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Housing

The average cost of single-family homes in Cuyahoga Falls is $141,468. The cost of living is also 21.3% lower than the rest of the nation. Also, home appreciation has gone up by 5.4% over the past year, which favors long-term homeowners.