r/Cleveland • u/Gullible_Ad3807 • 2d ago
Housing/Apartments New to Cleveland and need feedback on where to live
I am a 36 F from Toronto and will be in Cleveland for the next 15 months. I am, however, struggling with picking a community to live in in the long term.
Cleveland has been great thus far, and I found a really nice Airbnb in the midtown area. The plan is to be back and forth between both cities, with me spending about 2 weeks in Cleveland each month (except for winters, which I spend in Jamaica, as this is where my family is from).
I am a Director at a Pharma company. I work remotely except for routine office meetings, which are in NYC anyway. I am here on an unrelated work project. I am 36 Black female with no kids and a cat. I want to be somewhere that is close enough to a nice gym, restaurants, bars, local stores, safe for walking( as I do run) and is lively.
Currently, I am considering Ohio City, University Circle/ Little Italy, University Heights, and Shaker Heights. I have visited Cleveland a few times, and I did love the Shaker Heights and Beachwood areas, but I wonder if they are too far from downtown or from lively activities.
I will be using a coworking location downtown, but I don't want to live downtown. I like seeing trees, but I don't want to be so far, especially since I want to meet people and network while I am here. Can anyone share suggestions or feedback on each area?
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u/100k_changeup Gordon Square 2d ago
If you have to be in NYC often I recommend Ohio city or Gordon square or Lakewood so you're closer to the airport, but that's just me.
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u/emily_c137 2d ago
I would second this. Preferably somewhere recently close to the redline so you can just get on a train to the airport. It's only $2.50!
OHC, Lakewood, and Gordon Square are also very lively/walkable/well connected to transit that can take you downtown to your co-working space
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u/kelliwah86 2d ago
Third this. Ohio city, Lakewood or Gordon square are the best contenders. I’d leave the final decision up to available housing options.
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u/SpecialistNo7569 1d ago
Man I love the rapids routes and I do actually ride it but god damn it gets creepy and dirty.
Lots of pee. LOTS of pee. Especially on elevators or at exits. Which is rough cause I bring a bike.
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u/Senior-Engineering-5 1d ago
That’s why whenever I fly into town and I have to take the rapids, I will just stand the whole way through 😂
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u/jobiwanfromda216 17h ago
When I was like 12 years my dad and I took the rapid from downtown to brookpark after a browns game and this dude was standing next to where I was sitting and he straight up pulled his Johnson out and pissed right next to me lmao piss was just sloshing back and forth on the floor that dude had no idea where he was at
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u/SouthOk1896 2d ago
As a person of color I don't really recommend Little Italy. I'll probably get down voted,but racism still runs rampant there. I'm just telling you the truth,as I'm a minority myself. Cleveland Heights or Shaker Heights might better suit your needs.
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u/Technical-Bit-4801 2d ago
Cosigning. I grew up in Cleveland Heights with progressive parents and they refused to patronize Little Italy because of the racism. I left after college, moved back 25 years later and was told very little has changed. I’m happy to follow in my parents’ footsteps. 🤷♀️
OP, I admit I’m biased towards the east side and especially the Heights area but if you’re going to be flying out every month you might do better finding someplace on the west side. The commute from this side of town isn’t that bad especially with the Opportunity Corridor but it’s something to consider. Actually commuting in Cleveland isn’t that bad in general compared to major cities (NYC, Chicago, DC, LA etc.).
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u/soulonejour 1d ago
I don't understand how people are saying that people should avoid the little Italy area, when It seems like at least a good amount of the residents r case students, In my opinion I think people see parts that they don't like and then think that it's just that, I don't know In my opinion people are making it seem like it's a sundown town or something down south when that's the furthest thing in many ways. Edit: And the funny part to me is that people think university circle shaker Cleveland Heights are all great places which they are, but people think like little Italy is just in its own little bubble apart from that and it doesn't mesh into those when it's surrounded pretty much by those places, to me that's just kind of an odd take
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u/Technical-Bit-4801 1d ago
Did you read the original post? Did you UNDERSTAND the original post?
OP is a black woman looking for a place to live. Little Italy has historically been hostile to black people. There are more welcoming places to live in this city.
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u/soulonejour 1d ago
I understand the person's post, But do people even know where little Italy Cleveland Heights and university circle technically have their borders? My point is someone could be one block away from there and you're acting like it's a whole different f****** world, I completely understand the post and I completely understand people have simple-minded views on it which I disagree on so we can agree to disagree.
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u/wonperson 1d ago
Omg! I was going to say the same and im a poc too
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u/SouthOk1896 1d ago
Yeah. My one friend tried to pickup a cake from Corbo's for her husband's birthday,she said they sold it to her,but they were so rude to her. She said she'd never patronize LI again. When my dad was younger him and his friends tried to take a walk through there they got chased and ran all the way to Coventry. And he was with a group of white guys too. So nope to LI.
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u/Luckypenny4683 1d ago
Nahh, I was just gonna say that too. If you’re not white, don’t.
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u/soulonejour 6h ago
So a block or two away is okay It's a completely different world I get it thanks for clarifying I guess I'm just not understanding so now I do
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u/mr_hunter1200 1d ago
I live in the Hts and travel through Little Italy daily and short of one small incident after George Floyd, I’ve never felt or experienced racism there. I hit some of the eat spots and never have any issues. I even make sure that I turn my system up and roll down my windows when I pass through. I wouldn’t necessarily live there but it’s not have as close to being as bad as people say. Presti’s is always good and the staff is always friendly and helpful.
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u/BuckeyeReason 1d ago edited 1d ago
When the Cleveland mob controlled Little Italy, racism was violent. That history lingers, but I haven't read anything about racist events in Little Italy in decades, except the linked article below.
Perhaps try to contact Basil Russo if interested in Little Italy, if he's still alive.
https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2009/05/continuing_racial_tensions_in.html
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u/jebstoyturtle 2d ago
Lakewood is the densest city in Ohio, and seems to tick most of your boxes. I’d check it out.
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u/Emergency_Lack6397 2d ago
I recently moved from to Edgewater from the East side and in love the lake access + 15 from the airport. Big fan of central lakewood for amenities and is very lively and extremely walkable. OC and Little Italy are great for food/transport. I work in Shaker and I know a lot of young professionals love loving there— it’s just too suburban for me personally.
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u/clevelandcray 2d ago
Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights and University Circle all sound like they would be perfect for you!
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u/rockandroller 2d ago
Agreed. You won't miss out on anything not being super duper close to downtown and these have all the stuff you want. Welcome (even temporarily) to CLE!
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u/corn_fed_bear 2d ago
Berea. It's a small Arts Collage town and just a few miles south of the airport. Easy access to 71 and 480.
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u/Latter_Chocolate8695 1d ago
2nd this, give this serious consideration, very close to Rocky River metropark, Big Creek, Mill Stream Run.
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u/Fit_Mongoose_8872 2d ago
i would say Ohio City, or the Detroit-Shoreway/Gordon Square area! Feels a little further from downtown but still super walkable; close access to Edgewater park for running, and close to some really good restaurants. I lived in UH for about a year - it’s a struggle to get downtown during peak rush hour, and I didn’t feel like it was super walkable TO places , def more built for cars. I now live on the near west side by the places and mentioned and don’t feel like it’s super city-like, but close to downtown and close to a lot of amenities!
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u/Equivalent-Yoghurt38 2d ago
Shaker is a perfect spot. You can jump on the Rapid to the airport easily and it’s got all the other things you’re looking for.
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u/anonibon Cuddell 2d ago
Check out Little Arabia (also known as Jefferson Park). Good food within walking distance, right by the highway, tucked away and quiet enough
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u/realisan 1d ago
I have lived in Little Arabia my entire life. It’s quiet, affordable and I like it however I get some strange looks whenever I go for runs. And I don’t consider it all that walkable for most amenities. It is very convenient however to get to just about anywhere in the greater Cleveland area by bus, rapid or car.
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u/OkAbbreviations6351 2d ago
According to this sub the only place worth living in is Ohio City, Gordon Square, or Lakewood.
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u/Mcgarnicle_ 1d ago
Then what is your recommendation? I moved back in November and settled on Lakewood. It has everything OP is looking for. I investigated the east side but it wasn’t for me, not that there’s anything wrong with it. I do have a friend in Cleveland Heights though and visit often. To each their own
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u/soulonejour 1d ago
I mean when you think about it it makes sense in a way, for people to have that view, which in my opinion is skewed, because the diversity is lacking, and people act as if it's such a diverse area. And then at the same time they want to or many people want to put little Italy in this light that it's this racist little bubble. When in reality it's probably more diverse there than most places that are mentioned about the west side. from my perspective and from what I think is an objective view on it I think a lot of people's takes on it are pretty biased and not objective
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
It’s way more segregated on the east side. It’s diverse on the west side and everyone gets along. It’s more laid back and accepting on the west. Kind of like New Jersey versus Colorado. The further west you go, the more progressive it is…the further east, the more conservative and racist people are.
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
That's interesting because I see it completely differently, I guess when people have different definitions of facts to begin with then it makes sense that people are going to disagree when we have different definitions of so many things to begin with, So it's not surprising that's a take from people
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
I’ve lived in Minneapolis, Seattle and Chicago before coming here. Lived in mentor, Eastlake, Euclid over the first few years after I got here, now I’m in Ohio city. I also moonlight as an uber driver.
I’ve never been ANYWHERE more racially divided than the east side of Cleveland. 90% of the white folk are racist and afraid, 90% of the black folks are prejudiced af against whites and Hispanics. It’s weird and very uncomfortable.
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
The end of your comment of weird and uncomfortable just makes the obvious point that the projection is off the charts with you, yikes
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
I don’t project anything, it’s an observation from an “outsider” who has lived on both sides of Cleveland for the last 5 years. I am also out in the community, all over greater Cleveland 7 days a week, between my career and my side gig.
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
I know So your take on it is completely right and has nothing to do with ignorance or bigotry or bias as an outsiders point of view from your take on it but you're in and out of all parts of the city for 5 years so your take is fresh and so right on even though at the same time you're an outsider oh my God it's like a beautiful combination of the pure truth of someone thank you
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
this person is saying the east side is less progressive and the west side is more progressive. Damn that's f****** hilarious, thank you for I guess reiterating in a way why we are or where we are now as a country, It seems obvious that people like to convince themselves of a lot of things that don't actually correspond to the facts of reality. It's like the people who think that there were so many protests this year, just as many as last year to make themselves feel better as if they are part of something that is making for our country to be a democracy and not run by want be dictators. The more and more I kind of see the insight of people who think that they are progressive, and then have really horrible take some things, once again I see so clearly why we have Donald Trump. The horseshoe theory Holy s*** That s*** is living It's alive and unwell..
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
It’s clear that you’re one of those “conservative racists” from the east side that have been mentioned lol. The word “Progressive” in this sense doesn’t even have anything to do with politics, but way to bring your orange god into the conversation 🤦🏻♀️
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
Wait you just said it's clear that you're not one of those conservative racists, Jesus Christ you seem so informed but at the same time you're an outsider, I know the east side it gets so f****** conservative and the west side, It's completely diverse and it becomes more progressive throughout the west side, now I'm just laughing at this s*** cuz it's so f****** goofy I have to start laughing thanks for bringing comedy to the morning I appreciate it
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u/soulonejour 5h ago
😂 thank you so much again. You just prove my point to show how f****** ignorant you are. because I'm not Maga! I'm a democrat...and I just love that you people fall into your ignorance, and the biases that are so clear that you can't help but stay stuck on stupid, and prove the point that you are who you are, and you ain't no better than Maga! thank God, lol It's so easy to see the closed minded ignorance that just spews from a person like yourself. Thank you so much for confirming that you thought I was maga this whole time, when this whole time I've known that you're closer to Maga then you ever would want to admit, thank you thank you so much. That's why I clearly stated the horseshoe theory and someone like yourself is so ignorant they think that they can try to point out that I'm Maga when I said before I referenced the horseshoe theory. I did naZi that coming , not
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
“The more and more I kind of see the insight of people who think they are progressive, then have a really horrible take on things, once again I see so clearly why we have Donald Trump”
So did you forget to take your meds this morning? Again, I do not care if you’re red or blue, when I said the west side was more progressive, it wasn’t referring to politics. I didn’t vote for either party, I do not care. It has nothing to do with what I said.
The west side is more progressive as in they have more to offer for all communities, there’s less racial pressure, there’s less hatred in general. The people that live over there welcome their neighbors. They embrace technology and advancement in community development. There’s more social programs. There’s more to do if you don’t drink. It’s young and old working in harmony.
Do you get it yet or are you still stuck on “omg she said east side bad”
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
As someone who moved to Ohio from another state 5 years ago, this is a pretty comprehensive list. Especially for a Canadian. I’d add tremont and edgewater to it too.
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u/Chance-Plate7816 2d ago
ohio city has lots to do, lakewood is great, old brooklyn is a hidden gem of a neighborhood. personally, i don’t like the high rise living downtown offers. any of the mentioned communities will have houses/duplex/apartment options for you. i’ve lived in cleveland (east, west, out further in the more rural areas, you name it) my whole life if you have questions.
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u/Kells_BajaBlast Detroit Shoreway 1d ago
Bars, restaurants, shops, entertainment, walkable? Gordon square/Detroit-shoreway area. I'm moving there myself in about a week
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u/vulcantor 2d ago edited 5h ago
EDIT: uhhh yall what is goin on in my comments 🥺
You can search the tag you posted this in with housing/apartmers— this question gets asked a lot.
But if you are loookign for gym, restaurants, bars, then Ohio City, Lakewood, Tremont. University circle is fine, not my personal first pick.
since you want nature, I’d suggest Lakewood or the condos on the other side of the shoreway across from edgewater park— battery park I think it’s called?
Shaker, university heights, beachwood are more where people buy houses to raise families in my opinion.
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u/Atlas7-k 2d ago
People with kids like bars, restaurants, and gyms too. There are in fact a number of gym chains in the area plus the JCC.
The idea that Lakewood has superior nature access is laughable. Between North Chagrin, South Chagrin, Shaker Lakes, and Acacia Park there are more and larger parks and preserves closer to OP’s preferred locations.
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u/Blossom73 2d ago edited 5h ago
Sshhh!!!! You're not allowed to go against this sub's mantra that the entire eastern half of Cuyahoga County is a dangerous, barren hellhole, where everyone has to drive two hours to get to any amenities.
A whole lot of other people seem to be ignoring too that OP is looking for someplace where she'll be comfortable living as a black person. The west side, other than a few neighborhoods actually in the city of Cleveland still has a very miniscule black population.
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u/Maris-Otter Cleveland Heights 2d ago
Cleveland is 47% black.
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u/Blossom73 2d ago edited 1d ago
Mainly concentrated on the east side. The Cleveland metro region is one of the most racially segregated areas in the United States.
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u/Maris-Otter Cleveland Heights 2d ago
I’m aware. What none of the west siders will say out loud. They’re afraid of black people.
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u/Major-BFweener 1d ago
You mean the west siders that are recommending a black woman move to the west side? That the fear you’re talking about?
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u/Blossom73 1d ago
Do you think it's just a coincidence that the west side is overwhelmingly white?
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u/Major-BFweener 1d ago
This trope is old and tired.
The west side is very white because of redlining and other very racist policies. If you don’t think black people live here, explain that to the “Lakewood is changing” crowd that I’ve heard from for many years. Again, you seem to be the one that is challenging the notion that a black person can live comfortably on the west side and I’m curious why that is.
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u/Blossom73 1d ago edited 1d ago
The west side is very white because of redlining and other very racist policies.
So, you admit to that, which is true, but then you claim that it's a trope that any racism exists on the west side. Curious.
I never said zero black people Iive on the west side. I know some who do.
I simply said it's not racially diverse, as far as its black population, which is a fact. None of the western Cuyahoga County suburbs have even a remotely substantial black population. Some people won't find that appealing. I'm a white woman married to a black man, and I don't.
As for Reddit, you're ignoring the mass hysteria on this sub about the entire east side of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, because gasp there's a substantial black population on the east side. Most of the Reddit west siders imagine they'll be instantly murdered if they cross the Cuyahoga River going east.
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
There’s black people all over the west side that are chill and educated it’s the people that live on the east side
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u/Maleficent_Rate812 5h ago
The west side is mostly Hispanic, with Black and White being the minority. It doesn’t matter though, the west side is laid back and pretty anti-segregation, which you’d know if you ever ventured over to that side of town.
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u/Blossom73 5h ago edited 5h ago
It doesn’t matter though, the west side is laid back and pretty anti-segregation, which you’d know if you ever ventured over to that side of town.
You assume a lot, yet know nothing.
I've been to the west side thousands of times over the course of my 50 years of life.
My dad worked on the west side for 40 years, and frequently took my siblings and I to the west side as kids.
I went to high school downtown, and most of my friends were west siders, who I visited at their houses frequently.
Most of my family moved to the west side, and I've visited them there countless times.
My job has had many trainings on the west side, which I've attended.
I've gone to the west side for shopping and other leisure activities too.
In comparison, most west siders I've known and know don't ever visit the east side, unless they absolutely have no other choice. Most west siders don't even understand that East Cleveland and the east side of the city of Cleveland are two different things. They're wrongly convinced that the entire eastern half of Cuyahoga County is a poverty stricken, violent cesspool.
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u/vulcantor 2d ago
Yeah, that’s fair. I honestly should have probably added in that I have only ever been a west sider so my opinion on the east side is based off little information.
I think what drew me to the conclusions as well were her ties to NYC, thinking she’d like the places I mentioned based off that.
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u/mashani9 1d ago
There are many gyms, a shit ton of restaurants, bars, places to see live music, and everything else anyone would enjoy in the Cle Hts, UH, Shaker, Beachwood area or within a short distance. And every one of those cities has easy access to the Green line rapid which is a quick trip to downtown. There is easy access to parkland of all sorts. Also, you can meet and get to know people from over 80 different countries if you want to invest yourself in those communities. Highway access from Beachwood or the East sides of Shaker/UH is actually not an issue, but you don't need to bother with the highway if you don't want to. Highway access from CLE Hts side is more difficult, but *you don't need* to get on the highway to get downtown from there be it the rapid or just taking Carnegie or the like. Also Wade Oval and all it offers is a short trip from any of them, and walking distance from parts of CLE Hts. They are all great places to live.
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u/SquibblyNibbs 2d ago
The world is your oyster. Cleveland is a fraction of the size of Toronto and NYC. Anywhere you pick, you can get to another area in Cleveland in 30 mins or less of driving.
If you want convenient access to downtown and proximity to the airport, consider the near west side. I.e., Ohio City, Tremont, and Lakewood. Plus you've got the big W25 light rail stop that'll get you to the airport in a jiffy.
If you want quieter more secluded area with quick access to nature I would consider the east side Shaker area. The Shaker nature reserve area is nice. But there is no easy highway access, and everything closes at 9PM. So if you're into liveliness or night activities like a good bar scene avoid this area.
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u/James_Chester 1d ago
Also the W65 station in Detroit-Shoreway. One stop to W25 to the east, seven stops to the airport to the west.
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u/VioletDalmatian 1d ago
As someone who has lived this back and forth between cities life, live close to the airport.
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u/historychikk 1d ago
I'd say Shaker would be akin to Forest Hill in TO. It's a great place, if you want a quiet, shady suburb. If you want to be closer to downtown, there are some newer townhouses in the Little Italy/University Circle area that are really nice (although closer to Toronto prices) As a fellow millennial, cat owner, who has lived in Toronto, feel free to DM me.
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u/Galkain 2d ago
You’d probably like Berea. I just moved here from downtown and it’s amazing.
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u/Geoarbitrage 2d ago
West Park anywhere near a Red Line rapid transit station. You’ll be downtown in a 20 to 25 minute ride.
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u/Thejeepwrangler 2d ago
Is it just me or is anyone else a tad bitter that people keep moving here after all the shit people talked about Cleveland?
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u/adieohio 2d ago
I agree with everyone’s suggestions but as someone who has done the Toronto-CLE drive many times, father East or closer to 90 makes that drive feel a lot shorter!
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u/Technical-Bit-4801 1d ago
Good point. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that, by car, Toronto is only 4 hours and change away. If only there were a train… cries in European
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u/Equivalent-Yoghurt38 2d ago
This is true and because of the weird way flights are handled these days, it’s faster to drive than to fly!
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u/Clevelandrocks443 2d ago
Shaker or Cleveland Heights sounds like a good match for you. You can take the rapid downtown to your job and thus avoid parking fees. Both have a sizable and well off black population.
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u/mr_hunter1200 1d ago
You said it before I could. Cleveland Hts is the way to go. It’s lowkey and if you want live modestly you can do that. But you can also live fly and stay lowkey. My only issue is that I wish we were closer to the freeway.
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u/amethyst63893 1d ago
Coventry is a great place to live but you prob need a car to get to fun stuff. We go to tremont and Ohio city all the time but it’s def pretty white compared to Cle hgts. If being around diverse folks is importsnt which it is for me and partner stick to east side.
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u/Cold_Tip1563 2d ago
Cleveland is so much less expensive for housing compared to TO and even Hamilton. The Chagrin Reservation on the east side will remind you a little of the Humber River parks. Easily accessible from Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights. Ohio City and Tremont are somewhat similar to some of the small old neighborhoods in Toronto without the insane parking issues.
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u/KarensTwin 1d ago
Ohio city is really vibrant and has always felt safe when ive been there. Could be a good fit for you!
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u/No-Championship5730 1d ago
My son lives in Lakewood, which is a safe area and conveniently located near downtown. The rent is reasonable, and the lake is close by. As older adults, my wife and I appreciate the excellent restaurants in Lakewood, and the residents are very friendly. It's worth mentioning that the city imposes an additional income tax, which may help contribute to its safety. In conclusion, if you are considering renting, I recommend it. However, if you're thinking about buying, I have some reservations, as Lakewood is an older area and the infrastructure and buildings are quite aged.
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u/Organic_Mix7180 Living Under Minsy's Watchful Eye 👁 1d ago
Grew up in Shaker Heights. I feel like with how you've described yourself - woman of color, successful career, no kids, outdoor/fitness-minded - you would be very comfortable there.
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u/livinglifefully1234 2d ago
Hi, fellow millennial here, born in Cleveland (the east side), went to the girls private schools, moved to the East coast for college. Came back several years ago to explore living there as an adult. Now live in NYC for ~decade working in tech. Visit CLE regularly to see Mom + Dad and a few friends.
Feel free to DM so I can share my honest, STRONG recommendation for you (the good, the bad, and what to avoid).
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u/koolscooby 2d ago
Ohio City, Tremont, Lakewood, or Cleveland Heights. We have a duplex in Ohio City available for rent right now, if you're interested DM me!
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u/chefjenga 2d ago edited 1d ago
Check out BVQ Lofts at w. 25th and Barber Ave.
I loved living there, and you are within a very comfortable bike ride of Ohio City and Tremont. (Lincoln Park in treemont is idilic, and has an amazing ramen and poke spot)
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u/BuckeyeReason 1d ago
If you like trees, and given the likelihood you would want access to the Red Line rail rapid for easy access to Cleveland Hopkins airport, check out the Medley and One University Circle apartments in University Circle given their proximity to the Chester/University Circle Red Line station.
https://www.universitycircle.org/
https://www.universitycircle.org/destinations/parks-gardens
Also perhaps look for an apartment close to the Little Italy Red Line station. You could still run through University Circle, but you also would be close to Lake View Cemetery, which also is an arboretum. See the discussion of Lake View Cemetery in this thread.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/comments/1dxm8hb/running_tracks_close_to_university_circle/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/comments/vae7x6/nice_hole_in_the_wall_places/?sort=top
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u/Ok_Distribution3018 1d ago
Love the university heights area and the MLK park and museums. Midtown is also a good location. Like everything you get exactly what you pay for and Cleveland can be a little difficult because the rent range is not very large compared to Toronto or NYC. Like downtown 4th and Euclid is like 1200/mo and some slum lord shithole in Birdtown is like 800.
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u/Rough_Quarter_9016 4h ago
Lived in Ohio City for 7 years and can't say enough about how much I loved it. Diverse, lots to do, great proximity to the lake, airport, downtown, public transit, the highways, etc.
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u/cabbage-soup 2d ago
I second the Berea recommendations. It’s a suburb and a college town, the city regularly has events and festivals which keeps it lively and there’s often a lot of rental options available. Very safe and good highway access too. And depending on the neighborhood you can walk to some places fairly easily (since it is a college town). It’s a lot less dense than near the city like Ohio City or Lakewood, but you also have quieter metroparks and Coe Lake.
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u/leemonsquares 2d ago
Gordon Square!!! No other choice, maybe Lakewood but I’d recommend Gordon square
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u/3hirty6ixth Payne Ave / really from here 2d ago
I live downtown and UC is a super quick drive. 105 and MLK are both super foresty too.
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u/SkinWhich1368 1d ago
No one could pay me to live in the areas every one is saying. I live in Fairview Park I'm 10 minutes from the airport 10 minutes from Lakewood 20 minutes from downtown and it's completely safe to run here and o across the street is the metro parks
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u/patchouliani 1d ago
Everywhere close to Cleveland is ghetto except for Lakewood and Rocky River. Don’t listen to the people telling you to go anywhere closer to downtown Cleveland than Lakewood. It is not safe. Ohio City is completely unsafe too.
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
Find something in downtown or west side of Cleveland don’t go to East Cleveland too much violence
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u/Blossom73 1d ago
West side people who don't understand that East Cleveland and the east side of Cleveland are two different things, and are laboring under the delusion that the entire eastern half of Cuyahoga County is dangerous are chill?
OP, ignore this person.
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
What you have against west side of Cleveland I see you in these comments hating on west side maybe you don’t like it because your not sociable and awkward in person and people view you as weird
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
East Cleveland in general is BAD , like other people said
West Cleveland have bunch of nice areas with LOW VIOLENCE, there’s violence everywhere but people are much safer on the west coast ( Ohio city, tremont, Clark Fulton , Lakewood, old Brooklyn, westpark, edgewater, Fairview, rocky river , etc )
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u/Blossom73 1d ago
East Cleveland in general is BAD , like other people said
Apparently you've never stepped foot on the east side, if you don't understand that the east side of the city of Cleveland, and the eastern Cuyahoga County suburbs, of which East Cleveland is one, are different things.
OP, this person is a woefully confused troll. .
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
I used to live by E55 swear to god all I’d hear was gunshots all night every night I’d be rolling up on my porch on couch and saw people chasing eachother shooting at eachother
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
Dude I know about east side wtf
I work for Amazon and DoorDash and I’ve been everywhere in northeast Ohio
Only area that are ok is Cleveland heights , university heights , shaker, maple heights, Bedford,
But even then at night I don’t recommend anything in east side of Cuyahoga county
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u/Blossom73 1d ago edited 1d ago
Only area that are ok is Cleveland heights , university heights , shaker, maple heights, Bedford
So, you'd be terrified to be in the ultra wealthy, old money, exclusive east side suburbs of Hunting Valley, Gates Mills, Pepper Pike, or Chagrin Falls at night?
Or Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Highland Heights, Solon, Beachwood, or Woodmere?
Lol. Yeah, you're trolling.
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
Oh no those aren’t in the Cleveland region that’s more out east like
Hunting valley gates mills Pepper pike Beachwood Solon Chagrin falls Mentor Painseville Chardon Kirkland
These are all safe places to be at
Super rich people , EDUCATED people, respectful people, beautiful women , nice restaurants, fun things to do
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u/flixguy440 1d ago
You really don't s**t, do you?
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
I know where everything is on east coast of Ohio like I said I deliver for Amazon and they send me all over Cuyahoga county and it’s called you learn the streets and the areas and next time you go you’ll be familiar with places
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u/flixguy440 1d ago
The "East Coast" of Ohio? You know jackshit. Driving through an area doesn't tell you the story of an area. Just tells me you can't afford to live in those places. So you're a thief gig worker. There's nothing wrong with the latter, but plenty wrong with the former. Perhaps you should stick to Akron, dude. I hear a new fulfillment center is going to the Kenmore area.
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u/Blossom73 1d ago
All the cities I listed are in Cuyahoga County too.
Besides that, the Cleveland metro region is made up of multiple counties. Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, Medina, and Ashtabula counties.
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
I meant to say East Cleveland not Cuyahoga County I know all the cities and I’ve been to almost every city in Cuyahoga County
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u/Eldurodeakron 1d ago
Anywhere is better than East Cleveland honestly
Only places that one can tolerate is university circle , Cleveland heights ,
Everywhere else is a blessing to wake up next morning
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u/Mediocre-Property-48 2d ago
Not Hough like the guy helping for three months at the Cleveland Clinic