Hunting Valley, Ohio facts for kids
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Hunting Valley, Ohio
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Village
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Halfred Farms, the former estate of Windsor T. White
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Cuyahoga, Geauga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.01 sq mi (20.75 km2) |
| • Land | 7.89 sq mi (20.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 96.68/sq mi (37.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44022, 44040
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| Area code(s) | 440, 216 |
| FIPS code | 39-36918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1085973 |
| Website | huntingvalley.net |
Hunting Valley is a small village in the state of Ohio, USA. It is located in two different counties: Cuyahoga and Geauga. In 2020, about 763 people lived there.
Hunting Valley is a suburb of Cleveland, a much larger city. It is known for being a wealthy area. In 2010, it was the richest place in Ohio.
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History of Hunting Valley
Hunting Valley is one of five villages that were once part of something called Orange Township. This township was created way back in 1820.
A famous person, James Garfield, who later became a President of the United States, was born in Orange Township in 1831.
In 1923, a large house called Roundwood Manor was built by the Van Sweringen brothers. They were important people who built railways. Hunting Valley officially became a village in 1924. It is also part of a historical area known as the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Geography and Location
Hunting Valley covers an area of about 8 square miles (20.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The village is mostly in Cuyahoga County. However, a very small part of its eastern edge is in the nearby Geauga County.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 401 | — | |
| 1940 | 374 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 477 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 629 | 31.9% | |
| 1970 | 797 | 26.7% | |
| 1980 | 786 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 799 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 735 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 707 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 763 | 7.9% | |
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The population of Hunting Valley has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 401 people living there. The population grew steadily until 1970, when it reached 797 people.
After that, the number of people living in the village went down a bit, reaching 707 in 2010. By 2020, the population had increased again to 763 people.
Schools in the Area
Students in Hunting Valley attend schools that are part of the Orange City School System.
The village is also home to a campus of University School. This is a private school that helps students get ready for college. Other private schools are also close by.
There is also a special property called Squire Valley View Farm. It belongs to Case Western Reserve University. This large area of land is used for research and fun activities. It was given to the university by the Squire and Wade families many years ago.
