Living in East Cleveland, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Cleveland · Census data 2020–2024
East Cleveland has 13,534 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $22,116 (69% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $68,800, the median rent is $776/month.
East Cleveland at a glance
- Population
- 13,534
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $22,116State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $68,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Cleveland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Cleveland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Cleveland the median home value is $68,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.
East Cleveland median household income
The median household income in East Cleveland is $22,116 and the income per person is $22,734. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in East Cleveland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,849
- Owner-occupied
- 37.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.9%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.92
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Cleveland has many vacation and second homes.
East Cleveland demographics
- Population
- 13,534
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 6,861
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Cleveland ›
Education in East Cleveland
17.3% of adults 25 and older in East Cleveland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Cleveland
- Unemployment rate
- 18.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 16.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
East Cleveland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cleveland | 13,534 | $22,116 | $68,800 | $776 |
| Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | $72,826 | $192,100 | $1,216 |
| Bratenahl | 1,452 | $137,500 | $411,900 | $1,125 |
| South Euclid | 21,534 | $81,297 | $153,700 | $1,367 |
| University Heights | 13,394 | $96,971 | $242,700 | $1,507 |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | $104,073 | $303,200 | $1,168 |
| Richmond Heights | 10,626 | $60,833 | $208,800 | $961 |
| Lyndhurst | 13,801 | $91,238 | $212,200 | $1,244 |
| Euclid | 48,823 | $50,285 | $126,500 | $1,025 |
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What is the median household income in East Cleveland, OH?
The median household income in East Cleveland is $22,116, 69% lower than 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 East Cleveland?
The median home value in East Cleveland is $68,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in East Cleveland?
The median gross rent in East Cleveland is $776 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is East Cleveland, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
What is the median age in East Cleveland?
The median age in East Cleveland is 44.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in East Cleveland?
The average commute to work in East Cleveland is 25 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Cleveland?
The unemployment rate in East Cleveland is 18.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Cleveland?
17.3% of adults in East 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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