At a Glance
Median Income
$83,281
$33,621 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
Zillow: $385,870
Median Rent
$735/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $83,281 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,621. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,870. Median rent is $735/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
20.8% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population622
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,281
Per Capita$33,621
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$735
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$385,870
Housing Units273
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cleveland was founded in 1857.
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.