Cleveland is a small town of 923 in Missouri, with a median household income of $74,514
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cleveland stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 93.3
Cleveland's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cleveland costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cleveland, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$254,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,119
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,514
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cleveland's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1028.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cleveland is served primarily by MIDWAY R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cleveland, MO
National Avg
School District
MIDWAY R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cleveland sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Cleveland's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cleveland roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $254,500 and median rent is $1,119/month.
Cleveland's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cleveland are operated by MIDWAY R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cleveland, MO has a population of 923, a median household income of $74,514, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Cleveland averages 38.7°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cleveland, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64734.
The population of Cleveland, Missouri is 923 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cleveland: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $254,500, median household income $74,514, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
