Broadview Heights, Ohio Facts for Kids

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City
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga
Area
• Total	13.06 sq mi (33.81 km²)
• Land	13.03 sq mi (33.76 km²)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation	1,191 ft (363 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	19,936
• Estimate (2023)	19,634
• Density	1,529.54/sq mi (590.58/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	44147
Area code	440
FIPS code	39-09064
GNIS feature ID	1056723
Website	https://www.broadview-heights.org/

Broadview Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It's a suburb of Cleveland and part of the larger Cleveland area. In 2020, about 19,936 people lived here.

History of Broadview Heights
Geography
Population and People
- Recent Population Information
Economy
Theatre
Parks and Recreation
Education
Healthcare
Notable People
Surrounding Communities
See also

History of Broadview Heights

Long ago, Native American tribes lived on the land that is now Broadview Heights. In 1811, a man named Seth Paine was the first white settler in the area. At that time, this land was part of a larger area called Brecksville Township.

Broadview Heights officially became a village on December 17, 1926. This happened after people living in the western part of Brecksville Township asked for it and voted. In 1927, Floyd C. Harris became the first mayor of the new village. Later, in 1960, Broadview Heights grew enough to become a city.

The city bought the land for the current City Hall campus in 1996. Before that, a hospital called Broadview Developmental Center was there. The city renovated the buildings, and now they are used for City Hall, the police department, and other local groups. In 2018, the recreation center on the campus was updated with new basketball courts, a workout area, and a pool.

Geography

Broadview Heights is located in Ohio. The city covers about 13.07 square miles (33.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1930	689	—
1940	1,141	65.6%
1950	2,279	99.7%
1960	6,209	172.4%
1970	11,463	84.6%
1980	10,909	−4.8%
1990	12,219	12.0%
2000	15,967	30.7%
2010	19,400	21.5%
2020	19,936	2.8%
2023 (est.)	19,634	1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Recent Population Information

In 2023, the city's population was estimated to be around 19,634 people. Most residents are White (87%), with smaller groups of Asian (5.8%), Black (3.2%), and Hispanic (2%) people. About 3.5% of residents are from two or more races.

Many adults in Broadview Heights have a college degree. Over half of the people aged 25 and older (54%) have a bachelor's degree or higher. The average income for a household in the city was about $97,902. For a family of three, the average income was around $176,136.

Economy

Broadview Heights has several important employers. These include:

Ohio Caterpillar (Ohio CAT)
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District
Southwestern American Financial
City of Broadview Heights
Family Heritage Insurance

Theatre

The Broadview Heights Spotlights is a local community theater group. They put on shows and offer classes throughout the year. Their theater is located on the City Hall campus, next to the police station.

Parks and Recreation

The Broadview Heights Recreation Center is a great place for activities. It's located at 9543 Broadview Road, in the same building as the town hall. The center was updated in 2018 with new features.

Education

Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School

Public Schools

Broadview Heights is part of the Brecksville–Broadview Heights City School District. This district also includes the nearby city of Brecksville.

A new elementary school (for Pre-K to 5th grade) opened in 2022 in Brecksville. The middle school (grades 6–8) and Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School (grades 9–12) are on a campus that crosses the border between Broadview Heights and Brecksville. About 4,000 students attend schools in this district.

School Ratings

The Brecksville–Broadview Heights School District is known for its strong academic performance. In 2023, it was ranked as the ninth best school district in Ohio. It was also the third best in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area.

Sports Championships

Students in Broadview Heights schools have achieved many sports victories:

The girls' gymnastics team has won the state title 20 times in a row and 24 times overall.
The boys' wrestling team won the state championship in 2015. They also placed third in 2016 and second in 2023. Individual wrestlers often rank first in their weight classes.
The girls' volleyball team won the state championship in the 2016–2017 school year.
The boys' football team won the state championship in 1983. They have also won their conference championships many times.
In 2024, the boys' basketball team won their fourth straight Greater Cleveland Suburban League conference title. They will compete in Ohio's state championship again.

Private Schools

Broadview Heights is also home to two private schools:

Assumption Academy, which is a Catholic elementary school.
Lawrence School, which helps children with learning differences.

Healthcare

In 2016, University Hospitals opened a new health center in Broadview Heights. It includes an emergency department and is easy to reach from Ohio 82 and Interstate 77.

MetroHealth also opened its Brecksville Health Center in 2016. This center is located on land that is partly in Broadview Heights and partly in Brecksville.

Notable People

Many interesting people have connections to Broadview Heights:

David J. Bronczek - Former CEO and President of FedEx Express. He graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School.
Arthur Chu - A well-known winner on the TV show Jeopardy!.
Michael T. Good - An astronaut who also graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School.
Kenny Martin - A racing driver.
Julián Tavárez - A pitcher who played in MLB.