Cleveland, Tennessee
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 10% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 2% for sales tax
Cleveland is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 48,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, estimated total tax burden, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and sales tax.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.3 in4.2 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$226k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$922better than 49% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.62%better than 79% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.83%better than 90% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 46% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.9 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 19% of US places
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.4better than 57% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 28% of US places
School Quality34.0better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime2793/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime3423/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population47,72597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5684th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.6%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.8%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability9.6/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance110 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby23.68better than 24% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% 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 $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cleveland?
- The median home value in Cleveland is $226k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cleveland?
- Median household income in Cleveland is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cleveland?
- Median gross rent in Cleveland is $922 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 2793/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 3423/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cleveland?
- Cleveland averages 78°F in July and 40°F in January, with 57.9 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cleveland?
- Public-school quality in Cleveland is below average, scoring better than 7% 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 21 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)