Housing data for Cleveland, MO
Cleveland, MO has an estimated 968 residents and 395 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Cass County.
31.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,123 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+69.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 968 (±261)
- Housing units
- 395 (±110)
- Households that rent
- 31.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,123
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +69.8%
What stands out in Cleveland
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 12.3% (±16.4 points) in Cleveland, lower than in Cass County (46.1%).
Homes built before 1980: 62.5% (±23.2 points) in Cleveland, higher than in Cass County (34.3%).
Working from home: 7.3% (±5.5 points) in Cleveland, lower than in Cass County (13.9%).
Households without a vehicle: 1.0% (±1.4 points) in Cleveland, lower than in Cass County (3.9%).
Housing in Cleveland at a glance
- Median rent: $1,123 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,116 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 12.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 31.6% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $86,493 median household income
- Home values: $296,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,968 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,511 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 73.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 62.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 51.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 30.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: +69.8% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 21.1% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 6.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Cleveland against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Cleveland | Cass County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 968 (±261) | 110,773 (exact) | 6,191,814 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 395 (±110) | 45,834 (±71) | 2,825,287 (±1,043) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 31.6% (±17.1 points) | 24.4% (±1.7 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,123 (±$100) | $1,205 (±$46) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $86,493 (±$14,285) | $87,535 (±$3,248) | $70,702 (±$325) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $296,800 (±$42,387) | $292,400 (±$7,874) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,511 (±$303) | $2,504 (±$64) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 62.5% (±23.2 points) | 34.3% (±2.1 points) | 52.8% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | 28.0 minutes (±0.8) | 23.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.0% (±2.5 points) | 92.5% (±1.2 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.1 years (±8.1) | 40.4 years (±0.4) | 39.0 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Cleveland covers 1.5 square miles of land, about 651 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Cleveland has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 570 (±102) | 968 (±261) | +69.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 240 (±39) | 395 (±110) | +64.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $856 (±$150) | $1,123 (±$100) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $209,900 (±$38,149) | $296,800 (±$42,387) | +41.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $78,594 (±$19,497) | $86,493 (±$14,285) | +10.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,452 (±$174) | $1,968 (±$300) | +35.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,981 (±$249) | $2,511 (±$303) | +26.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.0% (±7.6 points) | 31.6% (±17.1 points) | +13.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±44.0 points) | 0.0% (±24.1 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Cleveland
In 2024, the Cleveland Police Department reported 0 violent and 0 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Cleveland
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Line | 3.0 mi | — | $150,000 | 25.0% |
| Wea Township | 3.5 mi | — | $501,200 | 8.3% |
| Lake Annette | 5.3 mi | $763 | $129,200 | 22.7% |
| Louisburg | 5.7 mi | $1,439 | $269,500 | 32.5% |
| Freeman | 6.2 mi | $983 | $161,700 | 22.3% |
| Riverview Estates | 6.4 mi | — | $362,500 | 0.0% |
| Peculiar | 8.0 mi | $1,275 | $283,900 | 26.2% |
| Ten Mile Township | 8.0 mi | — | $566,200 | 2.9% |
Places in Missouri most like Cleveland
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | $1,000 | $259,000 | $88,750 | 21.5% |
| Camden Point | $990 | $246,300 | $76,250 | 20.0% |
| Buckner | $986 | $197,600 | $87,350 | 23.6% |
| Adams Township (DeKalb County) | $1,336 | $307,000 | $66,058 | 26.4% |
| Arnold | $1,112 | $220,000 | $78,370 | 20.2% |
| Oak Grove | $1,044 | $215,500 | $75,102 | 39.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Missouri.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Cleveland, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,257 | $1,366 | $1,546 | $2,020 | $2,419 |
HUD income limits for Cleveland, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $113,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cleveland
What is the average rent in Cleveland, MO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Cleveland is $1,123 (±$100) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the median household income in Cleveland?
The median household income in Cleveland is $86,493 (±$14,285) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Cleveland, MO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $296,800 (±$42,387) for owner-occupied homes in Cleveland (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Cleveland?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Cleveland, MO is $1,968 (±$300) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Cleveland?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cleveland, MO is $2,511 (±$303) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Cleveland?
Cleveland, MO has an estimated 395 (±110) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Cleveland growing?
In Cleveland, the number of residents went from 570 in 2015–2019 to 968 in 2020–2024 (+69.8%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Missouri
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Cleveland Police Department (ORI MO0191100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cleveland city, Missouri (place:14770, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .