If you are visiting this page we hope it means that you will soon be a member of the faculty here at Case Western Reserve University. The information below is just a sampling of what Case and the Cleveland community has to offer. Please contact us with specific questions or requests for the additional information that you would like to see on these pages.
University Circle, Cleveland
University Circle is an extraordinary cultural, medical, educational and religious district just minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio. In this one extraordinary square mile, you'll discover arts and sciences, museums and parks, galleries and restaurants. From blockbuster art exhibitions to natural wonders of the planet, from world-class music to dazzling theater, the vast wealth of offerings in University Circle rivals that of any city in the world.
From a settlement that began more than two centuries
ago on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, greater Cleveland has grown into a metropolis
of more than 2 million people. The heritage of this Great Lakes port includes
industrial achievement as well as cultural and scientific advances. The
Cleveland area is headquarters for many of the nation's major corporations.
The city is also a major banking center; the Fourth District Federal Reserve
Bank, one of 12 in the nation, is located here.
Health care is another thriving Cleveland industry. Dozens of hospitals
and medical centers are concentrated in the area. University Hospitals
of Cleveland, the Cleveland Clinic, the MetroHealth Medical Center, and others are internationally recognized for outstanding patient care and contributions to medical research.
For more historical information regarding Case, University Circle or Cleveland,
visit the online version of the Encyclopedia
of Cleveland History.
The Newcomers Committee serves to welcome new Case faculty members and their families to the Cleveland area. The committee can answer questions for you as well as help to integrate you smoothly into the Cleveland area. The group sponsors multiple welcoming events through the year.
Understanding cost of living comparisons is essential in making sound
relocation decisions. Living costs vary considerably from metro area
to metro area. Measuring the relative cost of living helps determine
the regional standard of living. Cleveland is 2.6% below the national average for the Cost of Living. Click here for a PDF examining the cost of living in the greater Cleveland area.
Location
Within 500 Miles of Cleveland:
43% of U.S. Households
42% of U.S. Population
44% of U.S. Effective Buying Income
43% of U.S. Employment
48% of U.S. Manufactoring Employment
51% of Fortune 500 U.S. Headquarters
Population
Greater Cleveland has nearly 1.2 million households, making it the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country.
The Cleveland area is one of the nation's largest consumer markets with a population of more than 2.9 million.
33.9% of area households have Effective Buying Incomes of $50,000 or more.
Cleveland's consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) has an Effective Buying Income of $55 billion.
The median age of the population in the Cleveland CMSA is 37 years.
Private Preparatory Schools
Laurel School is a day school for girls kindergarten to twelfth grade with a co-educational Early Childhood Center.
Hathaway Brown School is Ohio's oldest independent day school for girls and provides services from Early Development to Upper School.
Hawken School is co-educational day school ranging from pre-school to twelfth grade.
University School is a boys' school containing kingergarten through twelfth grade learning.
Western Reserve Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades nine through twelve.
Catalyst Cleveland provides a look at the real state of Cleveland schools.
Local Information for Foreign Nationals
The Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio provides information about Cleveland in Japanese. One can find details on children's schooling, Japanese groceries, how to open a bank account, and more.
University Circle is an extraordinary cultural, medical, educational and religious district just minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio. In this one extraordinary square mile, you'll discover arts and sciences, museums and parks, galleries and restaurants. From blockbuster art exhibitions to natural wonders of the planet, from world-class music to dazzling theater, the vast wealth of offerings in University Circle rivals that of any city in the world. 