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Cleveland, OH

Aggregated across 18 ZIP codes in Cleveland.

Population: 392,112 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cleveland, OH is $134,860 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,168 after a median 117 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,331/month. 159 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$134,860

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$134,860
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2006-04)
$161,202
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$185,168
Median list price
$226,231
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
1,427
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
440

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,331/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,276/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,643/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,755/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
159
Elementary schools
101
Middle schools
7
High schools
29
Charter schools
58
School districts serving the area
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary, Lake Erie International High School, Northwest School of the Arts
Schools include
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary, Lake Erie International High School, Northwest School of the Arts, Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (24.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.7°F
Average high
60.6°F
Average low
48.3°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
30.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
118
Days with Moderate air quality
234
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
228

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
351
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
131,475
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
94,548

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
61
Nearest national park
James A Garfield National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
James A Garfield National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
499
Nearest airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
76.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,056
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
614,230
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
617

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClevelandState medianUS median
Median home value$134,860$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$185,168$242,250$325,000
Median days on market117 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,331/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,056$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cleveland, OH?
$134,860.
What is the median sale price in Cleveland, OH?
$185,168.
How long do homes take to sell in Cleveland, OH?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in Cleveland, OH?
Typical rent: $1,331/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cleveland, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Cleveland, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cleveland, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cleveland, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cleveland, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cleveland, OH?
159 schools (101 elementary, 7 middle, 29 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cleveland, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cleveland, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cleveland, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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