CUYAHOGA FALLS - COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Cuyahoga Falls is the second largest city in Summit County. Cuyahoga Falls is located near Akron and Cleveland and is accessible by major interstates including I-271, I-480, I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), I-76, I-77 and State Route 8.

LICENSE BUREAU - The Cuyahoga Falls License Bureau is located at 650 Graham Road and can be reached at 330-929-6469. Hours are 8:00am to 6:30pm Monday, 8:00pm to 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday, and 8:00am to 2:00pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.

HOUSING - Cuyahoga Falls offers a wide range of housing options including apartments, condominiums, single-family neighborhoods and rural areas

UTILITIES - Cuyahoga Falls owns and operates its own water, sanitation, and electric systems (AMP Ohio). Water rates are the lowest in the area, and our electric rates are typically at least 38% lower than local investor owned utilities.

POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT - The police and fire departments are staffed by dedicated professionals. Cuyahoga Falls has a low crime rate, excellent emergency medical services, and a class 3 fire insurance rating.

EDUCATION - Cuyahoga Falls has 2 School Districts that include 4 high schools, 5 middle schools, and 13 private and public elementary schools. Cuyahoga Falls is also near Kent State University and The University of Akron.

BUSINESS CLIMATE - Cuyahoga Falls is a progressive business community with a confident growth pattern. Development has increased 163% during the last five years, and we have over 500 acres of industrial land available for development.

The City of Cuyahoga Falls has an Economic Development Department called “Community Development” (330-971-8142) offering more demographics and information on Enterprise Zone, Community Reinvestment Area and Foreign Trade Zone.  The Chamber of Commerce also offers information on the business community.

CHURCHES, LIBRARY, HOSPITAL - 39 churches, a free public library, www.cuyahogafallslibrary.org a community hospital, www.summahealth.org outstanding City services, low utility rates and a great location make Cuyahoga Falls a great place to live and work.

RECREATION - Cuyahoga Falls is the home of the world-renowned Blossom Music Center www.hob.com/blossom the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra, and Porthouse Theatre. A locally owned Comedy Club draws fans from all over. www.funnystop.com

With 30 state-of-the-art parks and recreation facilities, a Natatorium/Fitness facility, an 18 hole USGA public golf course, and 4,807 acres in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga Falls offers an outstanding array of recreational opportunities for the whole family.