Question 1

Is Parma, OH or Toledo, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Parma, OH is approximately $140,800 and in Toledo, OH it is approximately $50,400 — a difference of $90,400.

Question 2

Is Parma, OH or Toledo, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH scores higher on safety. Parma, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Toledo, OH has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Parma, OH or Toledo, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH is more walkable. Parma, OH has a Walk Score of 40/100 and Toledo, OH has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Parma, OH or Toledo, OH?

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH has higher-rated schools. Parma, OH has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Toledo, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Parma, OH or Toledo, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Parma, OH	Toledo, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$141K	$50K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$957	$478 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$65K ✓ Higher income	$17K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	40/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	Minimal transit	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	999 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.7/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	budget-conscious familiesretirees looking for a quiet placeremote workers who can rely on car access	budget buyersfirst-time homebuyerssingle professionals

Parma, OH vs Toledo, OH

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