Population:
City of Macedonia (2020 census): 12,168

Form of Government:
Mayor/Council

Macedonia has a mayor who serves a four-year term and five at-large council members who also serve four-year terms.

Public Schools:
Nordonia Hills City School System

• Nordonia High School (9-12)
• Nordonia Middle School (7-8)
• Lee Eaton Intermediate School (5-6)
• Ledgeview Elementary School (K-4)
• Northfield Elementary School (K-4)
• Rushwood Elementary School (K-4)

Private Schools:
St. Barnabas (PreK-8)
Lawrence School (K-12)

Health Services:
There are three hospitals within 20 miles, as well as numerous health centers, urgent cares, and specialty practices.
Ahuja Medical Center | University Hospitals
Akron General | Cleveland Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital

Transportation:
Highways: Interstates 271 and 480; State Routes 8 and 82; Ohio Turnpike
Air: Akron-Canton Regional (25 mi.); Cleveland Hopkins International (25 mi.)
Bus: Akron METRO
Rail (freight): Conrail

Utilities:
Water: City of Cleveland
Sanitary Sewer: Summit Co. Sanitary Sewer Services
Stormwater Services: Northeast Ohio Regional Water Authority
Electricity: Ohio Edison
Gas: Dominion Energy
Internet/TV/Phone: Windstream; Spectrum
Trash/Recycling: Republic Services

Police:
Macedonia Police Department is budgeted for 28 full-time officers, plus a team of emergency dispatchers. The day-to-day operation is supervised by the Chief of Police, three Lieutenants and four Sergeants, as well as a Detective Bureau.

Fire:
Macedonia Fire Department is staffed with 28 full-time and 22 part-time paramedics/firefighters. The fire rating for insurance purposes is 3.

City Services:
The City of Macedonia is a full-service community with its own Building Department, City Engineer, Building Inspectors and Zoning Inspector. Our Service Department is responsible for the maintenance of the city's public buildings, infrastructure and parks, as well as annual programs such as leaf and snow removal.

Parks:
Macedonia is fortunate to have one of the largest city-owned parks in Ohio, with over 350 acres of walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas with shelters, ball fields, soccer fields and a lake. Additionally, the park is home to the Macedonia Family Recreation Center.

Property Taxes:
Macedonia ranks among the Top 15 communities with the lowest property taxes in Northeast Ohio. (Source: Cleveland Magazine, June 2025)

Economic Development:
Macedonia is affiliated with the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce.