At a Glance
Median Income
$54,888
$22,031 per capita
Home Value
$153,200
Zillow: $232,530
Median Rent
$928/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
484/100K
2,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
19.5% 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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $54,888 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,031. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,530. Median rent is $928/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Cleveland reports 484 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,007/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,137
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,888
Per Capita$22,031
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$523M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,200
Rent$928
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$232,530
Housing Units3,017
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent484/100K
Property2,007/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation151 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Cleveland was founded in 1935.
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.