At a Glance
Median Income
$61,023
$26,508 per capita
Home Value
$323,000
Zillow: $310,270
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
6,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $61,023 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,508. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 846 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $323,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,270. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,202/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,529
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,023
Per Capita$26,508
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$773
Housing
B+
Home Value$323,000
Rent$1,075
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$310,270
Housing Units1,512
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property6,202/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault294/100K
Burglary775/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain65.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,564 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Cleveland was founded in 1857.
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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