Living in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cleveland Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Cleveland Heights has 44,497 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $72,826 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $192,100, the median rent is $1,216/month.
Cleveland Heights at a glance
- Population
- 44,497
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $72,826State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $192,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,216/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Cleveland Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cleveland Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cleveland Heights the median home value is $192,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,734 a month in housing costs.
Cleveland Heights median household income
The median household income in Cleveland Heights is $72,826 and the income per person is $46,521. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Cleveland Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,420
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
Cleveland Heights demographics
- Population
- 44,497
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 19,323
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cleveland Heights ›
Education in Cleveland Heights
58.7% of adults 25 and older in Cleveland Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cleveland Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Cleveland Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | $72,826 | $192,100 | $1,216 |
| East Cleveland | 13,534 | $22,116 | $68,800 | $776 |
| University Heights | 13,394 | $96,971 | $242,700 | $1,507 |
| South Euclid | 21,534 | $81,297 | $153,700 | $1,367 |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | $104,073 | $303,200 | $1,168 |
| Lyndhurst | 13,801 | $91,238 | $212,200 | $1,244 |
| Bratenahl | 1,452 | $137,500 | $411,900 | $1,125 |
| Beachwood | 13,865 | $106,748 | $410,300 | $2,047 |
| Richmond Heights | 10,626 | $60,833 | $208,800 | $961 |
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What is the median household income in Cleveland Heights, OH?
The median household income in Cleveland Heights is $72,826, about the same as the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cleveland Heights?
The median home value in Cleveland Heights is $192,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Cleveland Heights?
The median gross rent in Cleveland Heights is $1,216 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Cleveland Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Cleveland Heights?
The median age in Cleveland Heights is 35.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Cleveland Heights?
The average commute to work in Cleveland Heights is 23 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cleveland Heights?
The unemployment rate in Cleveland Heights is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cleveland Heights?
58.7% of adults in Cleveland Heights 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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