Cleveland Neighborhood Housing Analysis 🏙️

This dashboard examines housing affordability, age, and access to amenities across Cleveland neighborhoods, providing insights into the urban development patterns of this Midwestern city.

Cleveland Housing Overview

Cleveland's housing market offers a mix of affordability and challenges across its diverse neighborhoods. While overall more affordable than many coastal cities, there are significant variations in housing costs, age, and amenities between different areas of the city.

Median Home Value

Median Monthly Rent

Median Income

Median Housing Age

Cleveland Housing Affordability Map

The interactive map below illustrates housing affordability across Cleveland neighborhoods. Circle size represents population, while color indicates affordability - darker colors represent less affordable housing markets.

by Neighborhood

Circle size represents neighborhood population. Click on circles for detailed information.

Cleveland Housing Market Analysis

University Circle and Shaker Heights have the highest median home values in Cleveland.

University Circle and Tremont command the highest rents in the Cleveland area.

Housing Affordability Metrics

A home value to income ratio above 3.0 is generally considered unaffordable.

Spending more than 30% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

Housing Age and Amenities

Many Cleveland neighborhoods feature historic housing stock dating to the early 20th century.

Downtown and University Circle offer the best access to transit and green spaces.

Key Insights

Varied Affordability: While Cleveland is generally more affordable than larger coastal cities, there are significant differences in affordability between neighborhoods.
Historic Housing Stock: Most Cleveland neighborhoods have housing stock dating from before 1960, with many areas featuring historic homes from the 1920s and 1930s.
Amenity Disparities: Access to public transit and green spaces varies widely, with centrally-located and wealthier neighborhoods typically having better access.
Transitional Areas: Some traditionally affordable neighborhoods are seeing rising home values as urban redevelopment continues.

Urban Development Opportunities

Improving Cleveland's housing landscape requires a thoughtful approach:

Preservation and Renovation: Restore historic housing stock while improving energy efficiency and modernizing interiors.
Transit-Oriented Development: Expand housing options near transit lines to improve accessibility.
Mixed-Income Development: Create housing opportunities across income brackets to maintain diversity and affordability.
Green Space Expansion: Increase access to parks and green spaces in underserved neighborhoods.

Data sources: This visualization uses simulated data based on typical patterns from the U.S. Census Bureau, City of Cleveland, and neighborhood housing studies. In a production environment, this would be replaced with current data from these sources.