City safety & data profile

East ClevelandOH

East Cleveland, OH is a 17K-resident city in Cuyahoga County with a median household income of $22,116.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Cleveland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Cleveland has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $68,800.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$22,116
Median income
$68,800
Median home
40.7%
Poverty rate

The read on East Cleveland

East Cleveland posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities

Where East Cleveland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$22,116 Bottom 1% higher than 0% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Cleveland, OH beyond the headline numbers

East Cleveland sits inside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at roughly 41.53°N, -81.58°W. Population 17,344, $22,116 median household income. Median home value $68,800, median rent $776. Poverty rate 40.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Cleveland's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 56.7%, then obesity at 49.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Cleveland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,344
East Cleveland
Median Income
$22,116
-67% vs avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
-70% vs avg
Median Age
44.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cuyahoga County) - East Cleveland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.2M-2%
Median Income
$64,468+47%
Median Home Value
$195,400+55%
Poverty Rate
16.1%-12%
Unemployment
6.6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Cleveland, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$776/mo
Poverty Rate
40.7% +187% vs avg
Unemployment 18.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%
Work From Home 9.1%
Public Transit 16.3%

Population

White 8.2%
African American 87.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
56.7%
Obesity
49.8%
Short Sleep Duration
49.3%
Physical Inactivity
42.2%
Diabetes
26.7%
Current Smoking
24.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Current Asthma
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.4%
Annual Checkup 84.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
11.5%
Binge Drinking
11.1%
Stroke
8.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Cleveland, OH? ▼
East Cleveland, OH has a population of 17,344 people, located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in East Cleveland? ▼
The median household income in East Cleveland, OH is $22,116 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 40.7%.
What is the median home value in East Cleveland? ▼
The median home value in East Cleveland, OH is $68,800. Median rent is $776/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Cleveland? ▼
The top health indicators in East Cleveland include High Blood Pressure (56.7%), Obesity (49.8%), Short Sleep Duration (49.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Cleveland? ▼
The median age in East Cleveland, OH is 44.3 years. 17.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Cleveland, OH is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. With a population of 17K and a $22,116 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the East Cleveland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using East Cleveland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the East Cleveland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cuyahoga County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.