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Cleveland is a small city of 11,082 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $42,005
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cleveland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 91.6
Cleveland's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cleveland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cleveland, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$842
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,005
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Cleveland's violent crime rate is 383.7 per 100,000 residents
— 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
383.7 /100k
Property Crime
2843.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cleveland is served primarily by Cleveland School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cleveland, MS
National Avg
School District
Cleveland School District
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Elementary Schools
6
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cleveland sees average highs of 51.3°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Cleveland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cleveland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,200 and median rent is $842/month.
Cleveland's violent crime rate is 383.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2843.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cleveland are operated by Cleveland School District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cleveland, MS has a population of 11,082, a median household income of $42,005, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cleveland, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38732, 38733.
The population of Cleveland, Mississippi is 11,082 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cleveland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $155,200, median household income $42,005, crime index 115 (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.
