At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$43,165 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
Zillow: $226,102
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
4,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,165. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,102. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,016/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$43,165
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$1,110
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$226,102
Housing Units354
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property4,016/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1945.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.