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Moving to Garfield Heights, Ohio
Moving to Garfield Heights can involve apartments, condominiums, established neighborhoods, older homes, suburban properties, or newer development. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, truck restrictions, road work, seasonal weather, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
Right now in Garfield Heights: 64°F, mainly clear
Garfield Heights at a Glance
Population
28,790
Median Age
38.1 years
Median Household Income
$54,593
Typical Commute
Approximately 21 minutes
Population Density
3,982 people/sq mi
Source: Census Vintage incorporated-place estimate; ACS 5-year table-based Summary File; U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer.
Why Garfield Heights Is a Great Place to Live
Official local resources
Official government resources provide resident and service information for Garfield Heights.
Explore Garfield HeightsVerified Census geography
The guide uses the official Census-place geography for Garfield Heights city in Cuyahoga County.
Review Census geographyState transportation resources
Ohio transportation resources support road, transit, aviation, and regional travel planning.
Review transportationWeather in Garfield Heights
Garfield Heights moves can be affected by summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, severe storms, tornadoes, strong winds, winter snow, freezing rain, and ice.
Current Conditions
64°F
Mainly clear
Source: Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com)
About Humidity & Feels-Like Temperatures
High relative humidity can make warm temperatures feel more uncomfortable because perspiration evaporates less efficiently. The "feels like" figure above combines temperature, humidity, and wind into an apparent temperature reported by the weather provider.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Avg Precipitation (in) | Avg Relative Humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 23 | 4 | 79 |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 2.5 | 71 |
| Mar | 50 | 32 | 4 | 68 |
| Apr | 61 | 42 | 4.8 | 68 |
| May | 68 | 51 | 4.8 | 71 |
| Jun | 78 | 61 | 5.2 | 70 |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 4.6 | 75 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 4.3 | 73 |
| Sep | 75 | 58 | 2.9 | 73 |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 3.8 | 71 |
| Nov | 50 | 37 | 3.1 | 72 |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 4.1 | 79 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Major Employment Sectors in Garfield Heights
Travel times in and around Garfield Heights vary by address, road access, construction, commuter traffic, school schedules, events, and weather.
These sectors describe Garfield Heights’s employment base — not a live job board.
Healthcare and Social Services
Healthcare and social-service employers support jobs in and around Garfield Heights.
Official local and regional resourcesEducation and Public Services
Schools, government, utilities, and public services support employment in the Garfield Heights area.
Official local and regional resourcesProfessional, Retail, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Local Services
Employment varies with regional institutions, commercial activity, industry, construction, transportation access, and local demand.
Official local and regional resourcesMoving Here: Pros and Cons of Garfield Heights
Pros
- Official local-government resources are available for Garfield Heights services and resident information.
- Official Ohio transportation, aviation, utility, emergency, weather, and vehicle resources are available.
Cons
- Winter snow, ice, freezing rain, or cold can complicate loading and road travel.
- Severe storms, thunderstorms, flooding, tornado risk, and strong winds can disrupt moving schedules.
- Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, construction, long carries, and permits can increase moving time.
Getting Around Garfield Heights
Review Ohio Department of Transportation transit resources and official local-government information for current transit providers, accessibility, road projects, and service alerts.
Ohio Department of Transportation Transit
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Check official roadway, construction, closure, and traffic information.
Check road conditionsOhio Department of Transportation Aviation
Review official airport and aviation resources.
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Emergency Resources
- Emergency Police, Fire, or Medical Help 911 Call 911 for an immediate threat to life, safety, or property. Source: Official Garfield Heights local resource
- Ohio Emergency Management Agency Review statewide preparedness, hazards, disaster information, and emergency-management resources. Source: State of Ohio
- National Weather Service Review official forecasts, watches, warnings, flooding, wind, heat, winter, and severe-weather information. Source: National Weather Service
Utilities
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Review regulated electric, natural-gas, telecommunications, water, and consumer utility information. Source: State of Ohio
- Garfield Heights Local Services Confirm address-specific water, sewer, refuse, billing, and public-works information with the responsible local government. Source: Official Garfield Heights local resource
Driver License & Vehicle Registration
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles — New Ohio Residents Review Ohio driver-license, ID, title, registration, and new-resident requirements. Source: State of Ohio
- Ohio Department of Transportation Review official roadway, traffic, construction, closure, and statewide transportation information. Source: State of Ohio
City Services
- Official Garfield Heights Local Government Official local government, public works, public safety, permits, parks, utilities, and resident information. Source: Official Garfield Heights resource
- Cuyahoga County County relationship verified through the official U.S. Census Bureau place-by-county relationship file. Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- Ohio Department of Transportation Transit Official Ohio public-transit and statewide transportation information. Source: State of Ohio
All links point to official sources reviewed by our editorial team. Utility service areas can differ across the metro — confirm your provider with your specific address.
Garfield Heights Moving Costs & Tips
Garfield Heights local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and property access. Stairs, elevators, long carries, restricted parking, difficult access, and permit requirements can increase moving time.
People Also Ask
How are movers in Garfield Heights usually priced?
Local moves commonly use labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing, and access. Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, permits, and difficult access can affect total labor time.
What should I confirm before moving day in Garfield Heights?
Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators where applicable, property rules, utility activation, truck restrictions, weather, road conditions, and any required local permits or reservations.
What weather can affect a Garfield Heights move?
Garfield Heights moves can be affected by summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, severe storms, tornadoes, strong winds, winter snow, freezing rain, and ice.
Sources & Methodology
Movers Near Me is an independent directory: no broker or carrier affiliations, no charge to be listed, and no lead selling. Government fields on mover profiles — USDOT status, fleet size, driver counts, inspection data — are verified exclusively against the FMCSA SAFER system. Movers Near Me evaluates companies using public licensing, operating, safety, ownership and service information, with additional manual review and verification where completed.
- Official Garfield Heights Local Government
- https://www.garfieldhts.org/ — Official local-government departments, services, public works, public safety, permits, parks, and resident information.
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Table-Based Summary File
- https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/data/summary-file.html — Official demographic source.
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage City and Town Population Totals
- https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html — Official incorporated-place population source where applicable.
- U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_39.txt — Official Census-place FIPS, label, coordinates, and land area.
- U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/national_place_by_county2020.txt — Official county relationship: Cuyahoga County.
- Ohio Department of Transportation Transit
- https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/page/2AviVeCz5EsxkIfcTylt90 — Official Ohio public-transit information.
- Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation
- https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/page/39JMSgyj5opHTqLLZtDQd0 — Official Ohio airport and aviation information.
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
- https://puco.ohio.gov/ — Official Ohio utility regulation and consumer information.
- Ohio Emergency Management Agency
- https://ema.ohio.gov/ — Official Ohio emergency-management information.
- National Weather Service
- https://www.weather.gov/ — Official forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazard information.
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles — New Ohio Residents
- https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/new-to-ohio.aspx — Official new-resident driver and vehicle information.
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/ — Official roadway and transportation information.
- Official city website
- https://www.garfieldhts.org/
Last reviewed by Sarah C. on August 16, 2026.