At a Glance
Median Income
$62,510
$36,457 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $211,146
Median Rent
$968/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
1,674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Eastlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eastlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eastlake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eastlake residents earn a median household income of $62,510 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,457. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Eastlake is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,146. Median rent is $968/month, with 35.2% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Eastlake reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Eastlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eastlake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population17,538
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density2,736/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,510
Per Capita$36,457
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$968
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$211,146
Housing Units8,579
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property1,674/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Eastlake was founded in 1797.
The median home in Eastlake was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.