Why choose to build in the Greater Cleveland Area
Edgewater park in fall colors, a beautiful green space at the heart of downtown Cleveland.
One of the biggest considerations you’ll have when beginning the journey to your custom home will be where to build. To borrow a cliche: “location, location, location!” Where you decide to build your home will have a huge impact on your operating expenses, building expenses, access to recreation, nature, education, and healthcare. It’s really just an overall question of your quality of life.
Whether you’re already living in Northeastern Ohio or considering a move, the Greater Cleveland Area has a long list of benefits for any potential homeowner. As you make your decision, we have many things to consider that make building in our neck of the woods an easy choice.
A lower cost of living means more living for you
The cost of living in the Greater Cleveland Area ranks well below other large metropolitan areas throughout the country such as New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, and even other popular areas in Ohio such as Cincinnati and Columbus. In Cleveland, your dollar simply goes farther. You’ll be paying the amount you should be paying for everything from energy costs, to a date night with dinner and a show.
The iconic Cleveland sign just across the harbor from the world famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The incredible part about building your own custom home is getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a house fitted exactly to your needs. You don’t want that experience muddied with inflated utility prices and land costs, expensive grocery bills, and spending too much on just the basics. You should be able to have everything you need for your dream lifestyle without the need to worry about wasting your hard-earned money.
Since building a custom home should be about you and your desires, anything that allows you peace of mind when designing your perfect living space should be a top priority. We don’t want you to have to cut corners to make your dream home a reality. Northeastern Ohio’s low cost of living will allow you to aim as high as you can with your new home.
A large, diverse, cultural center
The low cost of living in the Greater Cleveland Area does not come at the expense of great entertainment. Although it will be tempting to stay in and enjoy your new home every night, cultural amenities are the cornerstone of a rich lifestyle. We all crave a good night out, and Northeastern Ohio will not disappoint.
Playhouse Square, the hub of Ohio’s theater scene, and the largest American performing arts center outside of New York City.
The Greater Cleveland Area is full of larger metropolitan areas, smaller towns, tight-knit communities, and more sprawling cities. Whichever type of experience you prefer, you’ll find it here, and with it, a slew of diverse entertainment opportunities. When you do take leave from your personal paradise, you won’t find a lack of options.
You’ll discover beautiful fine dining establishments at the heart of the city and cozy neighborhood restaurants close to home. You will be able to enjoy the dozen different professional theaters hosting local talent as well as traveling Broadway shows. As Cleveland is considered the “home of rock and roll,” there is no shortage of music in the area with over 500 live venues at your disposal, not to mention the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A multitude of museums and art galleries will mean you always have quieter options for an afternoon out of the house. The Cleveland Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland will have you covered no matter what your taste is, while the more academically focused in your family will be learning all they can at the Great Lakes Science center.
If you love a little more lively community gathering, you will be able to keep busy every weekend while the weather is nice with one of the many rotating local festivals. For those obsessed with good food and drink, the Italian themed Feast of Assumption Festival or German Oktoberfest celebrations will give you great reason to get out and eat. From the beautiful Asian Lantern Festival to the quirky Twins Days Festival, there’s a weekend for everyone to enjoy.
If sports are more your speed, you will be able to enjoy professional games year round. With major league teams in football, baseball, and basketball, you’ll be cheering on the Browns, the Guardians, and the Cavaliers from their home fields.
Blue skies make for great baseball at the Guardians’ Progressive Field.
Outside of the city, nature abounds
If you grow tired of the busy city or pavement of the suburbs, nature is never far away in Northeastern Ohio. With easy access to Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, water will never be far away, even when you’re in the city. Green spaces are always close by, and you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors on a boat, a bike ride, or a great picnic on the river.
The astounding Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits in the center of the Greater Cleveland Area, just a short ride away from wherever you choose to build your home. The park is accessible year round and offers endless events and educational opportunities. The natural beauty of the river valley and its accompanying flora and fauna will never get tiring for any outdoor lover.
The impressive arches of the Brecksville-Northfield High-Level Bridge stretch across scenic walking paths in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, connecting the two sides of the mighty river.
When the cold weather and winter snows arrive, you won’t find Ohioans hiding inside either. The midwestern spirit knows how to enjoy the colder months. You can grab your skis, ice skates, or snow boots and trek outside to enjoy fresh air and exercise year long with a friendly community forged in ice.
Top schools and businesses create opportunities for everyone
As much as we’d all like to play every day, professional lives are also of great importance in Northeast Ohio. The area is home to 10 Fortune 500 companies, as well as two dozen higher learning institutions, and numerous smaller businesses dedicated to innovation and a healthy workforce. Whether you seek growth for yourself or your children, the Greater Cleveland area has options.
Even if you are already established in your career, the area will provide you with the ability to live around like minded individuals and to find new ways to grow your business. The region makes up 30% of the state’s economy, meaning there will always be professional opportunities in every corner of the market.
With leading universities in both research and the arts, quality education is at the forefront of Northeastern Ohio’s professional landscape. Cleveland State and John Carroll Universities provide high quality education and research opportunities at the public and private level. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Institute of Art and Institute of Music give great authority to the local art scene and top notch experience for the more creatively minded.
Operating in this historically registered hall since 1912, the West Side Market is a destination for authentic foods that represent the various cultural heritages of the area.
Live where you get the most
If you are putting down new roots with a custom built home, you should be nothing but ecstatic about the place you’re choosing to live. After the long process of designing, building, and moving in, we don’t want you to have any doubt as to where to go for dinner, or what to do next weekend. Choosing to live in the Greater Cleveland area not only means that you will have unlimited access to great amenities, but that you won’t be stuck paying the premiums of other highly desired cities. In the midwest, we are all about quality of life, and that’s what you’ll be getting if you build with us.