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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 51,114. The second-largest city in Summit County, it is located directly north of Akron and is a suburb of the Akron metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1812 by William Wetmore and was originally named Manchester, but renamed for the Cuyahoga River and the series of waterfalls that run along the southern boundary of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 25.75 square miles (66.69 km²), of which 25.65 square miles (66.43 km²) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) is water. Cuyahoga Falls is bordered by Akron to the south and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the northwest.

Cuyahoga Falls was formed in 1812 near the junction of what was then Northampton, Stow, Tallmadge, and Portage townships. The focus was the series of Cuyahoga River waterfalls that provided power for manufacturing. 

In 1812, Kelsey and Wilcox built a dam on the Cuyahoga River at a place where a railroad bridge crossed it in 1876. They then built a flour mill, an oil mill, and a sawmill. This led to the construction of several houses. This area was known as the old village. Development moved downstream, though, when the power was discovered to be better there. The old village was eventually destroyed in 1826 when a dam built by William Wetmore flooded the dam at the old village and its mills were torn down.

The earliest settlers of Cuyahoga Falls included Joshua Stow and William Wetmore. In 1815, a sawmill was operating near Gaylord's Grove, using power generated by a dam on the Cuyahoga River there. The town was initially called Manchester but was renamed Cuyahoga Falls at the request of the Post Office since several other Manchesters were already in Ohio. The village proper was first laid out in 1826 by Judge Richardson. 

The town was incorporated in 1836, occupying 240 rods from Stow and Tallmadge townships. In 1853, seeing that the village and township of Cuyahoga Falls occupied the same territory, the village council disbanded and the community was only a township until 1868.

In 1841, the Summit County Board of Commissioners named Cuyahoga Falls the county seat. The state legislature then intervened and put the location of the county seat up to a popular vote. Akron won and has been the county seat ever since. In spite of being named the county seat, Cuyahoga Falls never really functioned as such.

In March 1851, the township of Cuyahoga Falls was created out of the village limits. They covered the same territory, so the village council voted to adjourn sine die, letting the village be run under township jurisdiction until June 3, 1868, when the municipal government returned.

Cuyahoga Falls places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The city is home to several healthcare providers, including the Western Reserve Hospital, which offers a wide range of medical services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Summit Metro Parks offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include The Natatorium and Devoted Fitness & Strength. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cuyahoga Falls, such as the Cuyahoga River Gorge Trail and Seneca Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Cuyahoga Falls, OH are Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and The Towpath Trail.

Population: 50,655 (2022). ZIP Codes: 44221. Area codes: 330, 234. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Area: 25.92 sq mi (67.14 km²).

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Is Cuyahoga Falls, OH a nice place to live?

Cuyahoga Falls is in Summit County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Cuyahoga Falls offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cuyahoga Falls there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Cuyahoga Falls and residents tend to lean conservative. 

What are the demographics in Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

Cuyahoga Falls, OH is home to a population of 50.9k people, of which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.1% of Cuyahoga Falls, OH residents were born outside of the country (3.11k people). In 2022, there were 14.9 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (42k people) in Cuyahoga Falls, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.83k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The crime rate in Cuyahoga Falls is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cuyahoga Falls is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, Cuyahoga Falls is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls has a crime rate that is higher than 85% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cuyahoga Falls

Western Reserve Hospital

Summit Metro Parks 

The Natatorium 

Devoted Fitness & Strength

Cuyahoga River Gorge Trail 

Seneca Trail

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

The Towpath Trail

Niche

DataUSA

Neighborhoodscout

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