At a Glance
Median Income
$39,187
$27,078 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $113,669
Median Rent
$894/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,517/100K
4,467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
256 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?
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 $39,187 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,078. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% 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 is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,669. Median rent is $894/month, with 30.9% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 1,517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 299% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,467/100K. The murder rate is 24.1/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population367,523
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density4,728/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,187
Per Capita$27,078
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$894
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$113,669
Housing Units200,730
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,517/100K
Property4,467/100K
Murder24.1/100K
Assault871/100K
Burglary1,129/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Cleveland was founded in 1796.
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.0% 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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