Living in Cleveland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cleveland · Census data 2020–2024
Cleveland has 785 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $77,857 (9% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $123,600, the median rent is $1,163/month.
Cleveland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cleveland at a glance
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,857State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $123,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,163/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Cleveland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%.
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 $123,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,600 a month in housing costs.
Cleveland median household income
The median household income in Cleveland is $77,857 and the income per person is $43,811. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cleveland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.57
Cleveland demographics
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cleveland ›
Education in Cleveland
16% of adults 25 and older in Cleveland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cleveland
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Cleveland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 785 | $77,857 | $123,600 | $1,163 |
| Constantia | 1,371 | $107,885 | $175,700 | — |
| Bridgeport | 1,391 | $51,719 | $122,000 | — |
| North Bay | 257 | $55,721 | $68,500 | — |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| Camden | 2,695 | $78,375 | $177,600 | $748 |
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Minoa | 3,653 | $95,506 | $179,400 | $1,027 |
| Brewerton | 4,330 | $82,813 | $195,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cleveland, NY?
The median household income in Cleveland is $77,857, 9% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $123,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cleveland?
The median gross rent in Cleveland is $1,163 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Cleveland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Cleveland?
The median age in Cleveland is 37.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cleveland?
The average commute to work in Cleveland is 39 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cleveland?
The unemployment rate in Cleveland is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cleveland?
16% 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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