Overview
University Heights is a suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Northeast Ohio. It has a population of 13,914 (2020).
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Best things about University Heights
John Carroll University
A Jesuit University.
Notre Dame College
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Apr. (climate data from nearby Cleveland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 40 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning John Carroll University
- Afternoon Notre Dame College
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Go next
- - Established in 1822 as the North Union Settlement by the religious Shaker community, Shaker Heights became one of America's oldest planned communities in 1912 when it was redeveloped as a garden community for commuters to Cleveland. Today the suburb offers stunning architecture, with many of the homes and other buildings featured in architectural texts. Visitors will also enjoy several picturesque man-made lakes, a 20 acre nature preserve, and a historical museum that documents the area's early Shaker roots. Amenities include an excellent public library, numerous restaurants, and shopping destinations including the historic Shaker Square.
- - A neighboring suburb that is home to the Coventry District, a funky neighborhood with shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
- - A neighboring suburb that is home to Beachwood Place Mall and numerous other shopping and dining options.
Nearby
Shaker Heights
City / town · 11 listings · 2 mi away
Cleveland Heights
City / town · 9 listings · 2 mi away
Beachwood
City / town · 13 listings · 2 mi away
Cleveland
City / town · 40 listings · 8 mi away
Valley View
City / town · 9 listings · 9 mi away
Chagrin Falls
City / town · 11 listings · 9 mi away
Northfield
City / town · 5 listings · 11 mi away
Sagamore Hills
City / town · 9 listings · 12 mi away
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