Jun 4, 2026 - News

Report: Chagrin Falls is Cleveland's top suburb again

Sam Allard

Postcard of quaint waterfalls with autumn trees on banks and white house on righthand side. — Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Chagrin Falls is Cleveland's best suburb for the second year in a row, according to Cleveland Magazine's annual rankings.

Why it matters: The tony village of approximately 4,000, situated on the Chagrin River, has the region's highest-ranked school district this year — toppling mainstay Solon for the first time — and a walkable downtown overflowing with photogenic shops and restaurants.

🛍️ One fun thing: The New York Times last year named Cuffs Clothing Co. in Chagrin Falls one of the nation's 50 best clothing stores.

The upscale boutique is home to the only privately operated location of Hermès in North America.

The big picture: Cleveland Magazine ranks the suburbs every year with a bespoke scoring system weighing communities' schools, safety metrics and housing costs.

Factors like diversity and walkability are also incorporated.

This year, Cleveland Magazine added a new "entertainment" metric, based on the state's liquor license database and TripAdvisor restaurant listings.

By the numbers: Rocky River, Pepper Pike, Hinckley Township and Bay Village rounded out the top five.

Stunning stat: Hinckley wasn't even in the Top 50 two years ago, but rocketed to No. 11 in last year's rankings and No. 4 this year, primarily on the strength of its safety, where it ranks third overall.

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