Cleveland, Ohio
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 9% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 4% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Cleveland is a major city in Ohio with about 370,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteclevelandohio.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in1.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$37k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US places
Home Value$87k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$851better than 58% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 70% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.88%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 27% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.79%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment11.9%better than 10% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.3 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall63.8 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 60% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 52% of US places
Comfortable Days108 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.8better than 78% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality95.7better than 84% of US places
Violent Crime6343/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime4353/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Community
Population370,365100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.4%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)45.8%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.5%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 67% of US places
Walkability17.6/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.1%better than 26% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.33better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cleveland an affordable place to live?
- Cleveland is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cleveland?
- The median home value in Cleveland is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cleveland?
- Median household income in Cleveland is $37k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cleveland?
- Median gross rent in Cleveland is $851 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cleveland safe?
- Cleveland is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 6343/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 4353/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cleveland?
- Cleveland averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 33.3 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cleveland?
- Public-school quality in Cleveland is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cleveland?
- The average one-way commute in Cleveland is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)