Cleveland, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · White County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,529 Population 910/sq mi density
$61,023 Median Income $26,508 per capita
$323,000 Home Value $321,048 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
28 Violent Crime/100K 1,861 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,023 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$323,000 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cleveland, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,023
19% below
$26,508 per capita
Home Value
$323,000
15% above
Zillow: $321,048
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
93% below
1,861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
115%
Rent
92%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
7%
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 1.2% (67% 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 $321,048. 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 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,861/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,529
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,023
Per Capita$26,508
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$773

Housing

B+
Home Value$323,000
Rent$1,075
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$321,048
Housing Units1,512
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent28/100K
Property1,861/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain65.2 in/yr
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.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.