At a Glance
Median Income
$72,302
$46,276 per capita
Home Value
$176,700
Zillow: $198,220
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,578/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cleveland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleveland Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cleveland Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland Heights residents earn a median household income of $72,302 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,276. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland Heights is $176,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,220. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland Heights reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,578/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Cleveland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population44,694
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density5,538/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,302
Per Capita$46,276
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,700
Rent$1,139
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$198,220
Housing Units21,693
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,578/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary238/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Cleveland Heights was founded in 1903.
The median home in Cleveland Heights was built in 1938.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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