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- Population: 19,291
- Median home value: $272,800
- Median rental price: $1,192

- Top schools nearby: Geo G. Dodge Elementary School (grade A), Samuel Bissell Elementary School (grade A), Twinsburg High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Western Reserve Academy (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#25. Twinsburg, Ohio

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- Population: 5,305
- Median home value: $303,000
- Median rental price: $1,540

- Top schools nearby: Aurora High School (grade A), Leighton Elementary School (grade A), Harmon Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Western Reserve Academy (grade A+), Hudson Montessori School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#24. Reminderville, Ohio

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- Population: 25,220
- Median home value: $318,800
- Median rental price: $1,274

- Top schools nearby: Learwood Middle School (grade A), Troy Intermediate Elementary School (grade A), Eastview Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A), Magnificat High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#23. Avon Lake, Ohio

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- Population: 46,165
- Median home value: $259,200
- Median rental price: $1,191

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Kinsner Elementary School (grade A), Surrarrer Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#22. Strongsville, Ohio

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- Population: 8,652
- Median home value: $335,800
- Median rental price: $1,783

- Top schools nearby: Mayfield High School (grade A), Millridge Elementary School (grade A), Istem Geauga Early College High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#21. Highland Heights, Ohio

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- Population: 2,158
- Median home value: $616,100
- Median rental price: $2,050

- Top schools nearby: Mayfield High School (grade A), Gates Mills Elementary School (grade A−), Mayfield Middle School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#20. Gates Mills, Ohio

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- Population: 13,618
- Median home value: $354,100
- Median rental price: $1,438

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School (grade A), Highland Drive Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Western Reserve Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), Our Lady of the Elms (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#19. Brecksville, Ohio

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- Population: 17,227
- Median home value: $362,600
- Median rental price: $1,690

- Top schools nearby: Aurora High School (grade A), Leighton Elementary School (grade A), Harmon Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Western Reserve Academy (grade A+), Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (grade B+), Hudson Montessori School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#18. Aurora, Ohio

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- Population: 3,432
- Median home value: $415,500
- Median rental price: $2,599

- Top schools nearby: Solon Middle School (grade A+), Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Ballard Brady Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#17. Orange, Ohio

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- Population: 50,605
- Median home value: $221,100
- Median rental price: $941

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Harding Middle School (grade A), Grant Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A), Magnificat High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#16. Lakewood, Ohio

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- Population: 13,649
- Median home value: $209,800
- Median rental price: $1,274

- Top schools nearby: Cleveland Heights High School (grade B−), T-Squared Honors Academy (grade B−), Canterbury Elementary School (grade C+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#15. University Heights, Ohio

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- Population: 4,116
- Median home value: $386,900
- Median rental price: $1,076

- Top schools nearby: Chagrin Falls High School (grade A), Chagrin Falls Middle School (grade A), Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#14. Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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- Population: 24,822
- Median home value: $364,600
- Median rental price: $1,364

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Avon Middle School (grade A), Avon Heritage Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#13. Avon, Ohio

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- Population: 13,846
- Median home value: $362,500
- Median rental price: $1,903

- Top schools nearby: Hilltop Elementary School (grade A+), Beachwood Middle School (grade A+), Beachwood High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#12. Beachwood, Ohio

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- Population: 19,815
- Median home value: $278,200
- Median rental price: $1,038

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School (grade A), Highland Drive Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), Fuchs Mizrachi School (grade A), Walsh Jesuit High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#11. Broadview Heights, Ohio

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- Population: 3,440
- Median home value: $520,200
- Median rental price: $1,663

- Top schools nearby: Solon Middle School (grade A+), Chagrin Falls High School (grade A), Ballard Brady Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#10. Moreland Hills, Ohio

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- Population: 34,027
- Median home value: $310,600
- Median rental price: $1,387

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Lee Burneson Middle School (grade A), Westlake Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#9. Westlake, Ohio

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- Population: 7,697
- Median home value: $227,900
- Median rental price: $958

- Top schools nearby: Herberich Primary Elementary School (grade A), Fort Island Primary Elementary School (grade A), Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Archbishop Hoban High School (grade A), Our Lady of the Elms (grade A), St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#8. Fairlawn, Ohio

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- Population: 23,005
- Median home value: $417,300
- Median rental price: $2,105

- Top schools nearby: Hudson High School (grade A+), Hudson Middle School (grade A), East Woods Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Western Reserve Academy (grade A+), Archbishop Hoban High School (grade A), Our Lady of the Elms (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#7. Hudson, Ohio

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- Population: 16,047
- Median home value: $313,600
- Median rental price: $1,125

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Bay Middle School (grade A), Westerly Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#6. Bay Village, Ohio

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- Population: 21,552
- Median home value: $304,000
- Median rental price: $1,129

- Top schools nearby: Rocky River Middle School (grade A+), Kensington Intermediate School (grade A+), Rocky River High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Ridge Academy (grade A+), Saint Ignatius High School (grade A+), St. Edward High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#5. Rocky River, Ohio

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- Population: 3,966
- Median home value: $387,600
- Median rental price: $1,882

- Top schools nearby: Chagrin Falls High School (grade A), Chagrin Falls Middle School (grade A), Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Gilmour Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#4. South Russell, Ohio

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- Population: 24,053
- Median home value: $366,900
- Median rental price: $1,335

- Top schools nearby: Solon High School (grade A+), Solon Middle School (grade A+), Parkside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Western Reserve Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#3. Solon, Ohio

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- Population: 6,778
- Median home value: $514,800
- Median rental price: $1,737

- Top schools nearby: Ballard Brady Middle School (grade A), Moreland Hills Elementary School (grade A), Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: D+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#2. Pepper Pike, Ohio

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- Population: 29,157
- Median home value: $273,300
- Median rental price: $1,122

- Top schools nearby: Menlo Park Academy (grade A), Shaker Heights High School (grade A), Fernway Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: University School (grade A+), Hawken School (grade A+), Laurel School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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