If you have your heart set on Cleveland, but aren’t so sure city living is right for you, you’ll definitely want to take a look at these suburbs. These Cleveland suburbs have beautiful homes, close knit communities, room to spread out, and they’re close to all the Cleveland amenities you love. Let’s take a look at the 11 that made the cut.
The scenic village of Chagrin Falls kicks off our list of the best Cleveland suburbs with lovely bungalow, craftsman, Tudor, and farmhouse style homes on spacious private lots. Residents can grab fresh local produce at the Chagrin Falls Farmers Market, or stroll through local shops and dine at an eclectic mix of restaurants at the Chagrin Falls Shopping Center. Enjoy a picnic along the beautiful Chagrin River at Riverside Park, or see a live theater production at Chagrin Valley Little Theater.
The lakeside town of Rocky River earns the second place spot on our list. Home buyers have their pick of modern condos, lovely Tudor, Colonial, and craftsman style homes, and contemporary waterfront properties. Hit the links at the Westwood Country Club, or enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at the Westgate shopping center. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming at Lake Erie, and hiking through forested trails at the Rock River Reservation.
Home buyers in the Cleveland suburb of Westlake have their pick of a wide variety of housing options. Modern condos, quaint historic cottages, classic Colonials, and lovely craftsman style homes are common. Enjoy shopping from brand name retailers and numerous dining options at the open-air shopping center, Crocker Park. Golf enthusiasts have their pick of numerous country clubs and courses. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will love hiking and fishing at the Bradley Woods Reservation.
Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts should take a close look at the fourth suburb on our list. Brecksville home buyers will find beautiful Tudor, Colonial, and craftsman style homes on spacious lots. The large Brecksville Reservation has a variety of hiking trails, fishing spots, horse stables, a golf course, and picnic areas for residents to enjoy, and it connects to the nearby 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park for the perfect weekend trip.
The charming, small village of Brooklyn Heights earns the fifth place spot on our list of the best Cleveland suburbs with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find lovely Colonial and craftsman style homes on large, private lots. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts can enjoy a scenic hike along the water at the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation. Annual holiday festivals and the Women’s and Men’s Service Club are a great way to stay involved in this close-knit community.
The lakeside suburb of Bay Village has plenty of options to offer home buyers. Stately Colonial, craftsman, and Tudor style homes (some with waterfront views) are common here. Enjoy a hike through the 103-acre Huntington Reservation, then cool off at Lake Erie and enjoy swimming, fishing, and picnics on the beach. Resident scan also check out a new book or film at the 15,000 square foot Bay Village Library Branch.
The lakeside city of Mentor has a variety of housing options for home buyers. Modest townhouses and Cape Cod style homes are common, as are large farmhouse, Tudor, and Colonial style homes on sprawling lots. Enjoy hiking and bird watching at the Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, have a picnic by the pond at Veterans Memorial Park, or enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming at Lake Erie. Residents can also grab fresh local produce at the Mentor Farmers Market or dance to live music at the summer concert, Mentor Rocks.
Willoughby earns the eighth place spot on our list with thousands of amenities to keep residents entertained. Home buyers will find a range of architectural styles, including popular Colonial and craftsman style homes. Enjoy walking trails along the water at Chagrin River Park, or hit the links at Kirtland Country Club. Willoughby residents can also fish, swim, or boat at Lake Erie, or grab fresh local produce at the farmers market. A thriving downtown gives residents plenty of local shopping and dining options.
Home buyers who want plenty of room to spread out on spacious, private lots will love the variety of homes in Solon. Sprawling farmhouse, ranch, craftsman, and Colonial style homes are common. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Hawthorne Valley Country Club or the Grantwood Golf Club. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts can hike or bike city trails and greenways or spend the day in the forested South Chagrin Reservation.
Home buyers searching for the perfect historic gem should start their search in the Cleveland suburb of Medina, where they’ll find lovely cottage, colonial, and Craftsman style homes. Enjoy a stroll and a picnic in Reagan Park, stay active all winter at the Medina Community Recreation Center, or cool off in the summer at Lake Medina. Medina also has numerous local antique shops, specialty stores, and restaurants.
University Heights, home to John Carroll University, rounds out our list of the best Cleveland suburbs to live in. Known as the “City of Beautiful Homes,” University Heights lives up to its reputation with plenty of charming Colonial, Tudor, and craftsman style homes. Residents have access to convenient brand name shopping and casual dining options at the Cedar Center Plaza Shopping Center. Enjoy summer band concerts, held each Thursday evening, at the John Carroll University campus.
To figure out which Cleveland suburbs would make the cut, we took a look at the following criteria:
We ranked each suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made our list of the best Cleveland suburbs to live in. For this rankings, we sourced data from the U.S. Census and AreaVibes. To see how the rest of the suburbs we ranked measured up, check out the table below: 
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