At a Glance
Median Income
$22,883
$20,332 per capita
Home Value
$68,900
Zillow: $73,498
Median Rent
$761/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
571/100K
2,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
37.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $22,883 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,332. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.3% 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 East Cleveland is $68,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,498. Median rent is $761/month, with 34.2% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
East Cleveland reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,170/100K. The murder rate is 17.7/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in East Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,666
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,437/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,883
Per Capita$20,332
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty37.3%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,900
Rent$761
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$73,498
Housing Units9,566
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent571/100K
Property2,170/100K
Murder17.7/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary676/100K
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes21.2%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries68
Did You Know?
East Cleveland was founded in 1895.
The median home in East Cleveland was built in 1938.
16.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.4% 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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