Cost of Living in Cleveland, TX
Population 8,137 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Cleveland a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $153,000. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Cleveland is about 30 miles east of The Woodlands, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 68% lower than The Woodlands' $479,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cleveland
The median home value in Cleveland is $153,200 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $928/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,888/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 79.3°F and lows of 56.2°F. Overall, Cleveland has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.
Cleveland has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 94 | 95 | 90 | 82 | 71 | 64 |
| Low °F | 39 | 43 | 49 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 56 | 47 | 41 |
| Precip" | 4.25 | 2.94 | 2.99 | 3.10 | 4.79 | 4.42 | 3.15 | 3.85 | 3.60 | 5.52 | 5.13 | 3.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cleveland, TX?
Cleveland has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.
What is average rent in Cleveland, TX?
The median gross rent in Cleveland is $928 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cleveland?
The median home value in Cleveland is $153,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cleveland?
The median household income in Cleveland is $54,888 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cleveland, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cleveland is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Cleveland, TX affordable?
Yes, Cleveland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Cleveland?
Cleveland has average high temperatures of 79.3°F and average lows of 56.2°F. Annual precipitation is 47.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Cleveland at a Glance
- Population
- 8,137
- Median Income
- $54,888
- Home Value
- $153,200
- Median Rent
- $928/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 79.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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