At a Glance
Median Income
$64,607
$26,882 per capita
Home Value
$195,700
Zillow: $305,821
Median Rent
$880/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.7% smoking rate
How South Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $64,607 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,882. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 South Cleveland is $195,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,821. Median rent is $880/month, with 26.6% 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 1988.
Education
10.2% of adults in South Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population7,748
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,607
Per Capita$26,882
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,700
Rent$880
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$305,821
Housing Units3,210
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation859 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in South Cleveland was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% 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.