Parma is considered an overlooked dream city by consumer data company GoodCall.



The Fort Mill, S.C., firm released its "2017 Overlooked Dream Cities" report on Thursday and ranked Parma third out of 461 cities with fewer than 300,000 people.



GoodCall analyzed data from the cities, ranking them based on walkability, crime rate, cost of living, and amenities.



The company's report described Parma as one of the safest cities in the country.



"That's a remarkable statistic given the low cost of living - more than 12% below the national average," wrote GoodCall in its write-up on Parma. "The city has more than 160 restaurants and bars and is booming with small businesses for that great, community feel you've been looking for."



Mayor Tim DeGeeter said GoodCall's high ranking of Parma illustrates people are discovering what Parma residents already know - the city is a great place to live and work.



"Parma is a safe community full of opportunity, from our great neighborhoods and recreation to our companies and small businesses," DeGeeter said. "This latest report builds upon a theme I took up last week in my State of the City speech - there is a growing desire to live in cities with safe neighborhoods that are unique, affordable, and walkable. We have that in Parma - and it's a source of strength for us."



Parma was one of only four Ohio cities to make the top 100. Akron (52nd), Toledo (85th), and Canton (99th) were the other three communities.



GoodCall's report is available here.





