What are the schools like in Cleveland, IL?

School district data for Cleveland is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cleveland?

The median household income in Cleveland, IL is $74,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Cleveland, IL?

Cleveland has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.4 inches.

Cleveland, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cleveland, IL affordable or expensive?

Cleveland's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cleveland is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,800 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cleveland, IL?

Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 22.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 257.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cleveland, IL a Good Place to Live?

Cleveland is a small town of 170 in Illinois, with a median household income of $74,583 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Cleveland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cleveland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cleveland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Cleveland's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cleveland costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cleveland, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cleveland's violent crime rate is 22.5 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.5 /100k

Property Crime

257.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cleveland, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cleveland sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 28.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cleveland, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	28.4"

Demographics

Metric	Cleveland, IL	National Avg
Population	170	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colona, IL 2 mi Barstow, IL 2 mi East Moline, IL 4 mi Carbon Cliff, IL 4 mi Silvis, IL 5 mi

Cleveland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleveland, IL affordable or expensive?

Cleveland's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cleveland roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $143,800 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Cleveland, IL?

Cleveland's violent crime rate is 22.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 257.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cleveland?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cleveland, IL a good place to live?

Cleveland, IL has a population of 170, a median household income of $74,583, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cleveland?

Cleveland averages 30.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 28.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cleveland?

The population of Cleveland, Illinois is 170 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cleveland?

Key numbers for living in Cleveland: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $143,800, median household income $74,583, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cleveland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.