At a Glance
Median Income
$55,904
$31,510 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $313,361
Median Rent
$966/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
2,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
19.1% 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?
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 $55,904 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,510. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,478 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,361. Median rent is $966/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,373/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48,185
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,549/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,904
Per Capita$31,510
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A
Home Value$241,800
Rent$966
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$313,361
Housing Units19,381
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent441/100K
Property2,373/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault354/100K
Burglary269/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Cleveland was founded in 1837.
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 215 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.