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Parma, Ohio by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Parma, 46% lower than the rate across Ohio (2.8). Its median household earns $69,295 and the median home value is $170,100. Population: about 79,870 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Parma?
In 2025 the Parma Police Department reported 118 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.5 per 1,000 people. It stands at 46% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 1. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 569 (7.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 126 were reported, the count is down 6%.
| Offense (2025) | Parma count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 118 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.15 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 72 | 0.91 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 569 | 7.2 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 44 | 0.56 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 491 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 34 | 0.43 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Parma changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 126 | 580 | 3 |
| 2022 | 114 | 711 | 2 |
| 2023 | 100 | 521 | 1 |
| 2024 | 94 | 561 | 0 |
| 2025 | 118 | 569 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Parma Police Department's own reports.
How does Parma compare with Ohio?
The median household income in Parma is $69,295, close to the Ohio median ($71,389). The median owner-occupied home is worth $170,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,087 a month. About 79,870 people live on 20 square miles of land, roughly 3,989 per square mile. The city lies in Cuyahoga County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Parma | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,870 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,295 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,100 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,087 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Parma?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Parma. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. Tallest on the list: Hollenbeck Lake Dam (22 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cuyahoga County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Parma?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Parma city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Parma?
Inside the city limits there are 15 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 1 state park or recreation area: Cleveland Lakefront State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Parma
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Parma city limits (0 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the Parma city limits. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Parma city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Parma?
In 2025, Parma had 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (118 reported), 46% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 7.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Parma?
$69,295 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Parma?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $170,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Parma?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cuyahoga County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Cleveland, OH (7 mi) · Lakewood, OH (8 mi) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH (17 mi) · Elyria, OH (20 mi) · Akron, OH (24 mi) · Lorain, OH (24 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Cuyahoga County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Parma city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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