University Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,914 as of the 2020 census. Located 8 miles (13 km) from downtown Cleveland, it is a suburb of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
University Heights is closely tied to neighboring Cleveland Heights, with the two sharing a school system, library system, post office and ZIP Code, some city services, and local media outlets. With about half the population under the age of 30, University Heights is home to one of the youngest communities in the region, including both students and families. It borders Beachwood to the east, Cleveland Heights to the west, South Euclid to the north and Shaker Heights to the south.
At a Glance
- County: Cuyahoga County
- State: Ohio
History of University Heights
Originally part of the Warrensville Township, University Heights was incorporated as Idlewood Village in 1908. It adopted its present name in the mid 1920s, when John Carroll University was anticipated to move into the area. John Carroll attracted massive growth and University Heights soon became recognized as a city in 1940.
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