Where is Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Garfield Heights Located? - Garfield Heights is a city located in the Cuyahoga County of Ohio, United States. Garfield Heights lies between 40.6867667 Degrees North latitudes and 73.3734547 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garfield Heights?: The Google Map showing the location of Garfield Heights in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is Garfield Heights Located?

Garfield Heights is a city located in the Cuyahoga County of Ohio, United States. Garfield Heights lies between 40.6867667 Degrees North latitudes and 73.3734547 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garfield Heights city is 29781 people and the city has a total area of 7.23 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garfield Heights, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarfield Heights
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude41.4176°N
Longitude81.6051°W
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Land Area7.11 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area7.11 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)28,849 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 4,057
ZIP Codes44105, 44125
Area Code216
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-29442
Congressional DistrictOhio's 11th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garfield Heights, Ohio

  • Cleveland, Ohio — 8 mi North
  • Maple Heights, Ohio — 2 mi East
  • Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio — 3 mi West
  • Parma, Ohio — 5 mi West
  • Bedford, Ohio — 7 mi Southeast
  • Seven Hills, Ohio — 5 mi Southwest
  • Independence, Ohio — 4 mi Southwest
  • Shaker Heights, Ohio — 6 mi Northeast
  • Warrensville Heights, Ohio — 7 mi East
  • Beachwood, Ohio — 9 mi East

Driving Distances from Garfield Heights, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ClevelandOhio815 minutes
ParmaOhio512 minutes
Maple HeightsOhio25 minutes
BedfordOhio712 minutes
Shaker HeightsOhio615 minutes
IndependenceOhio410 minutes
BeachwoodOhio918 minutes
StrongsvilleOhio1625 minutes
MentorOhio2835 minutes
AkronOhio3340 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garfield Heights, Ohio

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA CodeCLE
PortPort of Cleveland (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 480, Interstate 77, State Route 17, State Route 14
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Cleveland Lakefront Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
  • Interstate 480 - Major east-west freeway connecting Garfield Heights with Cleveland suburbs and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  • Interstate 77 - Provides quick access north to Downtown Cleveland and south toward Akron.
  • Ohio State Route 17 (Granger Road) - Important local corridor linking residential and commercial areas.
  • Ohio State Route 14 (Broadway Avenue) - Connects Garfield Heights with Cleveland and southeastern communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Garfield Park ReservationPark
Garfield Heights Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Marymount Hospital CampusHistoric Landmark
Cleveland Metroparks ZooZoo
Cuyahoga Valley National ParkNational Park
Bedford ReservationPark
Cleveland Museum of ArtMuseum
Rock and Roll Hall of FameMuseum
Progressive FieldSports Venue
Rocket ArenaEntertainment Venue

Colleges and Universities in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) – Eastern CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
Cleveland State UniversityPublicUniversityUrban research university
Case Western Reserve UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch and medical education
John Carroll UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business programs
Garfield Heights City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Mill Creek, Cuyahoga River, Tinkers Creek, Lake Erie, Big Creek, Doan Brook, Rocky River, East Branch Tinkers Creek

Golf Courses in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Shawnee Hills Golf Course, Highland Park Golf Course, Little Met Golf Course, StoneWater Golf Club, Washington Golf Course, Seneca Golf Course

Garfield Heights, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Garfield Heights was incorporated as a village in 1907 and later became a city as its population continued to grow.
  • The community was named in honor of President James A. Garfield, who had strong ties to Northeast Ohio.
  • Residential development accelerated during the early and mid-twentieth century as Cleveland expanded into its southeastern suburbs.
  • The construction of Interstate 480 and nearby Interstate 77 improved regional transportation and encouraged commercial growth.
  • Today, Garfield Heights is a well-established suburban city in Cuyahoga County known for its parks, neighborhoods, and convenient access to downtown Cleveland.

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