
Is Cuyahoga Falls Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Cuyahoga Falls, OH - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
Most buyers only see the home. Smart buyers check the neighborhood first.
Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
229 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Byers Avenue near Ack Fowler Senior High Rise, close to Payne Avenue and West Market Street in Cuyahoga Falls. | Byers Ave & Payne Ave, Akron, OH 44302 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check at a Circle K on 4th Street after a caller reported the store should be closed but its lights were still on and cars were driving slowly in the area. | 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a sick person near Rocky Brook Drive and Moonless Trail. | Rocky Brook Dr, Akron, OH 44313 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a suspicious vehicle near Tall Grass Circle, where a black four-door sedan with a canoe has reportedly been parked by the tennis court with its door open for about 30 minutes and no one inside. | Tall Grass Cir, Stow, OH 44224 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to reported breathing problems near East Bath Road, between Camden Run and Brook Point Lane. | Brookpoint Ln, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to a location near East Bath Road for a patient with breathing difficulties between Camden Rue and Brook Point Lane. | E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are closing Merriman Road at North Portage Path and Treaty Line due to downed wires and a reported fire, with multiple barricades requested. | Merriman Rd & N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to reports of wires down near a station on Merriman Road, with cross streets including North Portage Path and Treaty Line Road. Another call to Rocky Brook Drive was reported as false. | Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigate a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Avon Street by East Dalton Street and Norman Street. | Avon St, Akron, OH 44310 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police are responding to a harassment complaint near 5th Street in Cuyahoga Falls. The caller reported a prior physical assault earlier today and a possible death threat received by mail or email. The caller requested officers park down the street so neighbors do not notice. | 5th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 | Assault Report |
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Overview
Cuyahoga Falls Northwest is an urban neighborhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with a median home price of $234,949, placing it above nearly half of Ohio neighborhoods in cost.
The area features mostly medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with a majority owner-occupied housing stock built primarily between 1940 and 1969.
Quick Facts
| Urban Density | Yes |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Cuyahoga Falls Northwest consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with most residences owner occupied.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some pre-1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and a notable presence of Hungarian and Swiss ancestry residents.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 49.4% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 18.7% |
| Sales & Service Occupations | 16.4% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Share | 49.4% |
|---|---|
| Hungarian Ancestry | 3.2% |
| Swiss Ancestry | 1.4% |
| Polish Language Speakers | 6.5% |
| German Ancestry | 27.1% |
| English Ancestry | 10.8% |
| Italian Ancestry | 10.2% |
| Irish Ancestry | 10.1% |
Commute
Most residents have a commute under 30 minutes, primarily driving alone.
Cuyahoga Falls Northwest offers relatively short commutes with high private vehicle use.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 83.9% |
| Carpool Rate | 8.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Cuyahoga Falls Northwest?
The median home price is $234,949, which is more expensive than 47.5% of Ohio neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is spoken by 90.3% of households, with 6.5% speaking Polish at home.