Maple Heights
cityMaple Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and a suburb of Cleveland. The city, known for its tree-lined streets and parks, had a population of 23,701 at the 2020 census. A 2026 population estimate puts the number at 22,805. Maple Heights offers a mix of residential neighborhoods and local businesses, fostering a strong sense of community. The city's economy includes administrative, retail, healthcare, social services, and education sectors. Maple Heights has seen financial improvements, recovering from a state-declared fiscal emergency in 2015 and achieving fiscal stability by 2020. This progress has attracted new businesses, such as GOJO Industries, contributing to job growth in the area. Maple Heights' history includes its establishment as a farming community in the early 19th century and its significant growth after World War II. The city was named for the abundance of maple trees in the area. Maple Heights is also focusing on community transformation through kindness, partnering with nonprofit Values in Action to launch Kindland Village.
Maple Heights, Ohio
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 39-47306
- Country
- United States
- County
- Cuyahoga
- Region
- Cleveland metropolitan area
- Elevation
- 896 ft
- Total Area
- 5.17 sq mi
- Land Area
- 5.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.41222
- Longitude
- -81.55972
- Neighboring Areas
- Cleveland · Warrensville Heights · Bedford · Walton Hills · Bedford Heights · Garfield Heights
- Population (2020)
- 23,701
- Est. Population (2026)
- 22,805
- Median Age
- 37.8
- Median Income
- $53,414
- Poverty Rate
- 25.4%
- Family Households
- 62.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 62.7%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of the city includes 74.08% Black or African American, 21.09% White, 0.8% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other races, and multiracial populations. Approximately 1.45% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Maple Heights City School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.7%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Administrative and Support Services · Retail · Health Care and Social Services · Education
- Schools
- 5
- Students
- 3,061
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- School Districts
- Maple Heights City School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Remington College-Cleveland Campus
- Transportation
- Interstate access · Public transit · GCRTA Southgate Transit Center
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Maple Heights Park · Dunham Park
- Parks & Trails
- Maple Heights Park · Dunham Park Picnic Area
- Incorporated
- 1915
- Named After
- Its many maple trees
- Historical Significance
- Maple Heights evolved from farmland to a suburban community, experiencing rapid growth in the mid-20th century. It has worked to maintain a strong community identity and provide access to the amenities of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
- Key Events
- Settled as a farming community in the early 19th century · Incorporated as a village in 1915 and as a city in 1932 · Significant population growth after World War II · Southgate USA shopping center was dedicated in 1955 · City operated its own municipal bus system from 1935 to 1975