How much do homeowners pay a month in Cleveland, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Cleveland, OH pay a median of $1,193 (±$18) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $476 (±$10).
52.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Cleveland, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $998 in 2015–2019 to $1,193 in 2020–2024 (+19.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,193 (±$18)
- Without a mortgage
- $476 (±$10)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.2%
Monthly owner costs in Cleveland
| Cleveland | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,193 (±$18) | $1,570 (±$13) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $476 (±$10) | $671 (±$7) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.2% (±1.6 points) | 59.1% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,759 (±$49) | $3,910 (±$35) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Cleveland, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Cuyahoga County ($1,570).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Cuyahoga County, Cleveland ranks 55 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1604 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Cleveland have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $998 (±$13) | $1,193 (±$18) | +19.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,448 (±$21) | $1,759 (±$49) | +21.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $69,600 (±$1,064) | $102,000 (±$2,750) | +46.6% | Up after inflation |
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.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Cleveland
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | — | $1,193 (±$18) | — |
| Newburgh Heights | 2.1 mi | $1,089 (±$64) | Lower |
| Cuyahoga Heights | 3.2 mi | $1,547 (±$145) | Higher |
| Brooklyn Heights | 4.1 mi | $1,549 (±$104) | Higher |
| Brooklyn | 4.7 mi | $1,391 (±$113) | Higher |
| Garfield Heights | 5.6 mi | $1,277 (±$62) | Higher |
| Lakewood | 6.3 mi | $1,806 (±$58) | Higher |
| East Cleveland | 6.3 mi | $1,254 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Heights | 6.5 mi | $1,734 (±$60) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newburgh Heights, OH ($1,089).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cuyahoga Heights, OH ($1,547), Brooklyn Heights, OH ($1,549), Brooklyn, OH ($1,391).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Garfield Heights | $1,277 (±$62) |
| 50 | Bedford | $1,261 (±$79) |
| 51 | East Cleveland | $1,254 (±$125) |
| 52 | Euclid | $1,250 (±$39) |
| 53 | Warrensville Heights | $1,241 (±$120) |
| 54 | Highland Hills | $1,200 (±$433) |
| 55 | Cleveland | $1,193 (±$18) |
| 56 | North Randall | $1,169 (±$149) |
| 57 | Maple Heights | $1,163 (±$53) |
| 58 | Newburgh Heights | $1,089 (±$64) |
Showing 10 of 58 places in Cuyahoga County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 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, OH is $1,193 (±$18) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Cleveland?
Owners without a mortgage in Cleveland pay a median of $476 (±$10) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Cleveland gone up?
In Cleveland, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $998 in 2015–2019 to $1,193 in 2020–2024 (+19.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cleveland city, Ohio (place:16000, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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.
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