East Cleveland, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bradley County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,207 Population 1,766/sq mi density
$46,968 Median Income $17,045 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $305,821 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,968 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Cleveland, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,968
38% below
$17,045 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
60% below
Zillow: $305,821
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.8%
98% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
50% above
27.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
40%
Rent
79%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East 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

East Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $46,968 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,045. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% 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 East Cleveland is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,821. Median rent is $918/month, with 24.0% 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 1982.

Education

0.8% of adults in East Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East 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

Population2,207
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,766/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,968
Per Capita$17,045
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$918
Ownership36.3%
Zillow$305,821
Housing Units707
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking27.3%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death10,765/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Cleveland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% 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.