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Strongsville attracts Cleveland commuters and families
Strongsville offers a suburban atmosphere rich in family-friendly resources 20 miles outside of Cleveland. A diverse housing landscape and acres of public parks encircle the heart of the city, which has shopping centers, a major mall and a town center for community events. Children here attend highly rated schools in the Strongsville City School District. Though many people commute to Cleveland or Akron for work, Strongsville has an extensive manufacturing presence across four commercial parks.
The city sees all four seasons, from warm and humid summers to chilly winters featuring lake-effect snow. Strongsville has entertainment regardless of weather, with forested parkland for hiking and mountain biking in warmer months or sledding in the winter. In the summer, the city puts on large-scale community events, including a homecoming festival. “I've seen a lot of people come back to Strongsville to raise their own families or establish their businesses here," says Lauren Terzigni, a Realtor with Re/Max Crossroads Properties who grew up in Strongsville.
Strongsville is located a short drive from Cleveland and offers top-rated schools.
Southpark Mall, in Strongsville, is a family-friendly retail destination.
Walk, run, or bike through Mill Stream Run, in Strongsville.
Friends and Family gather to play Bingo at Southpark Mall, each month.
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SouthPark Mall is a regional destination
Strongsville is an area hub for restaurants and retail. Strip malls and shopping plazas line the main thoroughfares of Pearl Road and Royalton Road, and SouthPark Mall is a thriving commercial destination. The large, indoor complex has dozens of stores and fast-food options, as well as a Cinemark movie theater. There are several big-box stores such as Walmart, Target and Costco, and grocery stores, including a specialty Middle Eastern market.
Strongsville’s nightlife scene includes brewpubs and neighborhood bars, some of them open until 2 a.m. Though people can drive to downtown Cleveland’s dining scene, there are several local and chain sit-down restaurants in Strongsville, spanning Lebanese food to upscale New England cuisine.
Southpark Mall in Strongsville offers a newly renovated Cinemark theatre.
With over 200 stores, shop, dine, and indulge in style at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville.
Southpark Mall, in Strongsville, boasts numerous retail, entertainment, and dining options.
Mall Walker Club members gather to chat and play Bingo, in Strongsville.
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Celebrating community at the Strongsville Homecoming Festival
Strongsville is “a community people want to return to,” Terzigni says. “There's a ton to do, and yet it retains its small-town feel through events like Homecoming and the Rib Burnoff.” Each year, locals gather on the Commons — a grassy gathering space at Pearl and Royalton roads — for the Strongsville Homecoming Festival. The event features carnival rides, live music and fireworks over four days in July.
The Rib Burnoff is another summertime tradition drawing cooks from across the country to serve barbecue and compete for the title of Best Ribs. Local bands provide a musical backdrop to the multi-day festival.
Thousands of people visit Strongsville to see the holiday light display.
Fireworks over the Strongsville water tower signal that the winter holiday season has begun.
Strongsville has a reputation as a strong, patriotic community.
The annual Spring Craft Fair, in Strongsville, welcomes many vendors from all over Ohio.
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Riverfront recreation within Mill Stream Run Reservation
Opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant here, with acres of parkland clustered along the Rocky River running through Strongsville. Several parks comprise the Mill Stream Run Reservation, encompassing forested trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails, spots for swimming and boating and a ball field. In the winter, people flock to the reservation’s twin toboggan chutes, sledding hills and ice-skating rink. Upriver, Bonnie Park has more hiking trails and picnic areas, as well as signage telling the history of the former Works Progress Administration dam on the site.
The Strongsville Town Center saw recent renovations introducing pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, a new playground and events spaces next to the Strongsville Recreation and Senior Center. For more outdoor fun, residents can throw axes or complete treetop obstacle courses at Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park within Strongsville.
Strongsville's largest park is Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation.
Strongsville's Mill Stream Run offers plenty of space to walk your furry friend.
A riverside bench at Bonnie Park, in Strongsville, offers a quiet spot for reflection.
Miles of paved paths offer Strongsville residents a safe place to run all year.
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High marks for Strongsville City School District
Students attend schools in the Strongsville City School District, which has an overall A grade on Niche. The district encompasses five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. At Strongsville High School, students can join the Marching Mustangs band, which has performed in parades across the country, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
There are several higher education opportunities throughout the Cleveland metro region. Baldwin Wallace University is a private school less than 5 miles from Strongsville, and the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College is about 6.5 miles away. Cleveland State University is a 20-mile drive, accessible via Interstate 71. The University of Akron, another public option, is a 35-mile commute on Interstate 80.
Strongsville Middle School has a Niche score of A-.
Strongsville High School offers a robust extracurricular program for all students.
Strongsville High School is ranked within the top 20 public schools in Ohio.
Strongsville City Schools have an overall Niche ranking of A.
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Subdivisions from the 1950s through the 2020s
The city’s subdivisions have homes ranging from the 1950s through the 2020s. Older pockets of Strongsville comprise ranch-style homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals, while homes from the 90s onward embrace New Traditional stylings. Strongsville’s median home price sits at $325,000, below the national median of about $417,000. Prices typically range between $200,000 and $700,000. "People really take pride in their homes," Terzigni says. "They take good care of their properties, whether they're in starter homes, townhouses or gated communities.” This care is evident in the carefully maintained lawns of the city’s quiet cul-de-sacs. Residents lean into the suburban environment, setting up basketball hoops in the driveway and decorating elaborately for Halloween.
Those looking for a smaller footprint can find clusters of condo communities throughout Strongsville. These tend to be single-story, house-like units with a garage and driveway.
Strongsville subdivisions offer a wide range of housing styles and price points.
Condominiums are a popular luxury living option in Strongsville.
A housing boom in the late 1970s brought many split and bi-level houses to Strongsville.
Colonial charm and park-like lots are commonplace in Strongsville subdivisions.
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Commuting to Cleveland or Akron
Most people here drive to get around, which can back up traffic in the heart of Strongsville, which is known for a high density of stoplights. Residents here are within commuting distance of destinations across northeast Ohio. Downtown Cleveland is about 20 miles away, accessible via Interstate 71. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority also operates bus routes between the cities and within Strongsville. Akron is a 35-mile commute on Interstate 80. Cleveland Hopskins International Airport is less than 10 miles away.
Many employers are clustered within four business parks within Strongsville. These manufacturing and industrial spaces include VitaMix Operations Center, Eberhard Manufacturing and Sroka Inc. Cleveland Clinic is another major employer here, a medical center specializing in family health and surgery.
Strongsville's below-average crime rates
According to FBI data, Strongsville’s crime rates fall below state and national averages. Violent crimes occur at a rate of approximately 29 per 100,000 people, whereas property crimes come in at a rate of 158 per 100,000 people. The Strongsville Police Department sponsors several programs to foster relations between the department and the community, including the Citizens Police Academy, a series of classes for locals to meet officers and learn more about police regulations and criminal justice.
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