Living in Cleveland, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cleveland · Census data 2020–2024
Cleveland has 3,534 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $64,450 (17% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $334,000, the median rent is $1,099/month.
Cleveland at a glance
- Population
- 3,534
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $64,450State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $334,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,099/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Cleveland a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Cleveland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cleveland the median home value is $334,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
Cleveland median household income
The median household income in Cleveland is $64,450 and the income per person is $34,372. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Cleveland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,613
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.09
Cleveland demographics
- Population
- 3,534
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,511
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cleveland ›
Education in Cleveland
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Cleveland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cleveland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Cleveland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3,534 | $64,450 | $334,000 | $1,099 |
| Yonah | 543 | $52,348 | $213,500 | $1,183 |
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | $416,100 | $773 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
| Clermont | 1,243 | $135,500 | $321,500 | $984 |
| Demorest | 2,512 | $77,941 | $232,600 | $1,302 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | $127,500 | — |
| Dahlonega | 7,299 | $77,516 | $531,100 | $1,220 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | $254,700 | $1,271 |
More for people moving to Cleveland
Cleveland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cleveland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cleveland, GA?
The median household income in Cleveland is $64,450, 17% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cleveland?
The median home value in Cleveland is $334,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Cleveland?
The median gross rent in Cleveland is $1,099 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Cleveland, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Georgia median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Cleveland?
The median age in Cleveland is 41.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Cleveland?
The average commute to work in Cleveland is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cleveland?
The unemployment rate in Cleveland is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cleveland?
21.3% of adults in Cleveland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: