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Shaker Heights is a family-friendly Cleveland suburb
With top-rated schools and a diverse community, Shaker Heights is a family-friendly city about 10 miles from downtown Cleveland. Commuters can take the bus or light rail to the city, and Shaker Heights itself is pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly. Public parks, a local library and the bustling Van Aken District mean you have plenty of options to spend your free time. Major attractions like the Cleveland Museum of Art are nearby.
A large English Tudor style home overlooks a well maintained lawn, in Shaker Heights.
Residents in Shaker Heights have easy access to a variety of amenities.
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Houses range in price but are often more expensive than nearby areas
Housing styles in Shaker Heights range through the decades, starting with early-1900s Tudor and Georgian Revivals. Homebuyers can also find Colonial Revivals and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as some New Traditional homes built after 2000. “With the diversity of the people and the housing, it’s exciting to live there,” says Cathy LeSueur, Realtor with Howard Hanna, who lived in Shaker Heights for over 40 years.
Homes typically cost more than the rest of the Cleveland Metro Area, including the neighboring University Heights. The median single-family home price in Shaker Heights is in the high $300,000s, but larger homes can cost as much as $1.5 million. There are also some mid-20th-century condos available at lower price points, ranging from under $100,000 to the mid-$300,000s. “For the last four or five years, it’s been a seller’s market...” LeSueur says. “Even in a down market... I was still making a living. People were buying and selling houses.”
Shaker Heights is known for its many Tudor style homes.
Tudor style homes are typical in Shaker Heights.
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Students attend top-rated Shaker Heights public and private schools
Moving to Shaker Heights means access to the top-rated Shaker Heights City School District, which is the first district in the greater Cleveland area to offer the International Baccalaureate program from preschool through 12th grade. “Shaker schools do a lot of critical thinking,” LeSueur says. “The kids are ready for the real world.” The district’s music department is also well-regarded, consistently receiving a Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Private all-girls options, like Laurel School and Hathaway Brown School, are also top-rated.
Laurel School, in Shaker Heights, is a top-rated, all-girls private school.
Fernway Elementary School, in Shaker Heights, is part of the top-rated Shaker Heights City School District.
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Commuters take the bus and light rail into Cleveland
Shaker Heights is commuter-friendly, with access to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s bus stops and light rail. The Green and Blue lines stop at the Warrensville-Shaker Rapid Station, and LeSueur says commuters leave their cars in the lot and take the train into Cleveland. “You can get downtown easy-peasy, and then you have the bus lines that do different loops downtown,” LeSueur says. From the Shaker Square station, in the neighboring Buckeye-Shaker, you can reach downtown Cleveland in less than 15 minutes. The bus takes a little longer, about 45 minutes. If you are driving, expect a half-hour commute downtown during rush hour.
Shaker Heights, which has already been named an official Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists, is introducing bike lanes and cycle tracks along major roads, such as Lee Road.
Shaker Heights families can enjoy a swim on a hot summer day, at Thornton Park.
Recreation includes public parks, a local library and nearby museums
Shaker Heights has plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, including:
Thornton Park's indoor ice arena, outdoor swimming pool and playground.
Horseshoe Lake Park's playgrounds, multipurpose trail and tree house.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes' 20 acres of marshland, fields, forests and accessible trails.* Shaker Heights Country Club's private, 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross.
The city also has a public library, which hosts events like book clubs and Storytime. Within 5 miles, or 15 minutes, you can be at University Circle, which is home to the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
The Van Aken District is home to popular restaurants, shops and events
Some of the most popular restaurants, shops and events in Shaker Heights are in the Van Aken District. There, you can stay at the restaurant or take your meal and drinks to The Market Hall and the outdoor garden, where there is often live music. Dining options include:
Lox, Stock and Brisket, a modern twist on the traditional Jewish Deli.
Kiln, an American bistro that offers fine dining.
Boom’s Pizza, serving wood-fired pies, with gluten-free and vegan options.
Banter Beer and Wine, pairing craft beer and fine wine with Quebec-style poutine.* Mitchell’s Ice Cream, a regional ice cream shop with seasonal flavors.
Besides the many eateries, Van Aken has locally owned boutiques, salons and other businesses. It hosts several events throughout the year, from weekly programs like Breakin’, a kids-only hip-hop class, to the annual holiday celebration, Chill & Toast. The Van Aken District Market is every Thursday from mid-June to mid-September, with vendors selling fresh produce and art.
There's always fresh coffee brewing at Rising Star Coffee Roasters in the Van Aken District in Shaker Heights.
The Van Aken Market Hall is a popular shopping and dining destination near Shaker Heights.
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