Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Cleveland Heights is a mid-size city in Ohio with a population of 44,694. Residents earn $72,302 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cleveland Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Cleveland Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cleveland Heights is $72,302, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Cleveland Heights is $176,700, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Cleveland Heights is below the national average at 234 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,696 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
Cleveland Heights is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cleveland Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,302 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,445 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,817 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,269 |
| County GDP | $135,914M |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Healthcare | 3,799 |
| Retail | 3,902 |
| Manufacturing | 1,516 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.80% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $176,700 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,220 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 19.1% |
| Inventory | 131 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,139 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,467 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.80% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,171/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Total Violent | 234.5/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.4/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.1/100K |
| Robbery | 126.1/100K |
| Assault | 81.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,696.5/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 413.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,026.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 256.6/100K |
| Arson | 2.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5111°N, 81.5618°W |
| County FIPS | 39035 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.5% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 68 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Retail Stores | 3,902 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |