Considering a Move to Shaker

Welcome! We’re glad you’re considering a move to Shaker. Watch the video  or scroll down for a virtual look at what it’s like to live here, and then come pay us a visit in person. We think you’ll agree: a move to Shaker feels like coming home.

Badges for Niche and NEO Parent 2024 awardsOur Residents Love it Here

Year after year, Shaker Heights takes a top spot in local rankings of great towns in Northeast Ohio. In 2024, this included first place in Niche.com's Best Places to Live in Ohio and second in Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine's Best Place to Raise a Family. Shaker is also a regular on Cleveland Magazine's Best Places to Live in Northeast Ohio and recently placed first in Ohio in Stacker's Best Places to Live in Every State. Read some of the reasons why in this feature in NEO Parent Magazine’s Community Focus section.

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  • About: Read it and get a sense for what it’s like to live, learn, shop, and dine in Shaker.
  • Shaker Life: Read our award-winning magazine to get an up-close take on our community.
  • Neighborhoods: We’ve got nine. Each one a unique part of a vibrant Shaker.
  • Schools: We have excellent options for both public and private schools. 
  • Social Media: Connect with us to see what’s going on now.
  • Watch: Experience Shaker Heights in our video series.

Watch More Videos

Check out our Discover Shaker videos to learn more about why our residents make their home in Shaker Heights.


Find a Place to Call Home 

Whether you buy or rent in Shaker, there are housing options to fit all tastes. Most Shaker homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s and have been meticulously maintained by owners who meet, and oftentimes exceed, the City’s requirements. The City also includes condominiums, apartments, and one- and two-family rentals - many of which are located along or nearby the Rapid lines.

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