Parma, Ohio
Cleveland's largest suburb with diverse housing, strong community ties, and metro parks.
A great place
to call home.
Parma is one of the most diverse and vibrant suburbs in Ohio. Multiple neighborhoods offer everything from classic post-war ranches to updated colonials. As of Redfin's most recent citywide reading for Parma, the median home sale price is around $217,000, down a couple percent from a year earlier, with 80 homes sold in the latest month reported and homes typically selling in about 26 days, making it one of the most affordable and active markets in the area (Source: Redfin, October 2026). The Cleveland Metroparks' Brookside and Big Creek reservations provide stunning green space.
Parma, Cleveland's largest suburb, wears its heritage proudly. Polish and Eastern European roots run deep through the bakeries, churches, and festivals, and the legendary restaurants of Polish Village are worth the trip alone. The city's 30-plus parks include the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park, and annual favorites like the Parma Proud Festival and Parma Home Days bring neighbors together through the summer.
The schools and location round things out. Parma City Schools serves the community through Parma Senior High, Normandy High, and Valley Forge High, with strong programs in career-technical education, arts, and athletics. And with Cleveland bordering the city to the north, downtown is about 15 minutes away and the airport about 10, all easily reached via I-480, I-77, and I-71.
- Parma City Schools
- Affordable market options
- Cleveland Metroparks nearby
- Diverse, vibrant community
- Polish Village heritage & bakeries
- 30+ parks & community festivals
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This Week in Parma
Mid-October 2026
October in Parma means cozy evenings, the smell of fresh pierogi from the neighborhood bakeries, and that warm community feeling this city does so well. The parks are gorgeous right now as the leaves turn, the Cleveland Metroparks' Big Creek and Brookside reservations are perfect for fall walks, and the schools have settled into the rhythm of the year. Between the festivals, the bakeries, and the sense of neighbors looking out for neighbors, there is always something making Parma feel like home. I love how Parma just keeps things moving.
Union House Bar & Restaurant
2713 Brookpark Road · Parma · unionhouseonline.com
If you're looking for that neighborhood spot where everybody knows your name, Union House Bar & Restaurant is it. This family-owned Parma staple has been around for a long time, and honestly, that's one of the things I love most about it. It's not flashy or trendy. It's just a good, honest place to grab a drink, catch a game on the big screen, and eat a burger that hits the spot every single time. The kind of spot where you walk in and instantly feel like you belong.
I love recommending Union House to clients because it's exactly the kind of local gathering place that makes a neighborhood feel like home. The food is classic American comfort fare. Think burgers, wings, fish fry on Fridays, all the good stuff. Stop in for a cold beer and the Reuben. It's the real deal, and the service is always friendly. It's the kind of place that reminds you why Parma is such a special community to live in.