Living in Cleveland, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cleveland · Census data 2020–2024

Cleveland has 563 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $85,750 (4% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $212,800, the median rent is $817/month.

Cleveland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cleveland at a glance

Population
563
Median age
39.8State: 38.8
Median household income
$85,750State: $89,062
Median home value
$212,800State: $329,300
Median rent
$817/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
Average commute
27 min

Is Cleveland a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Cleveland

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cleveland the median home value is $212,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cleveland$212,800
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cleveland$817
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Cleveland median household income

The median household income in Cleveland is $85,750 and the income per person is $38,436. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Cleveland$85,750
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Cleveland: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
245
Owner-occupied
93.3%
Renter-occupied
6.7%
Vacant
8.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.51

Cleveland demographics

Population
563
Median age
39.8
Under 18
26.3%
65 and older
18.7%
Households
224
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cleveland ›

Education in Cleveland

21.9% of adults 25 and older in Cleveland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cleveland21.9%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cleveland

Unemployment rate
3.5%State: 4.1%
Average commute
27 minState: 23 min
Work from home
3.9%
Drive alone
82.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.6%
Homes with broadband
96.4%

Cleveland vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cleveland563$85,750$212,800$817
St. Peter12,185$65,122$250,700$961
Le Center2,513$80,673$209,600$889
Kasota554$66,625$190,800$692
Madison Lake1,322$87,727$303,100$596
Le Sueur4,215$78,711$244,000$880
Elysian676$89,632$285,400$1,088
Eagle Lake3,281$96,964$276,500$1,403
Mankato45,473$66,873$261,700$1,132

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Living in Cleveland: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cleveland, MN?

The median household income in Cleveland is $85,750, 4% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $212,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Cleveland?

The median gross rent in Cleveland is $817 per month, about 30.8% of household income.

Is Cleveland, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Cleveland?

The median age in Cleveland is 39.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Cleveland?

The average commute to work in Cleveland is 27 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cleveland?

The unemployment rate in Cleveland is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cleveland?

21.9% 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.

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