Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Cleveland
Cleveland, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$866
Population
9,837
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Experience southern serenity in small town Texas
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Hiking
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Camping
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If you’re looking for peaceful, small town living while still being in reach of a big city, Cleveland might be worth your time. A sleepy East Texas city with a population hovering around 8,000, Cleveland provides a peaceful setting for those who have had enough of the hustle and bustle, or just want to be close to Sam Houston National Forest.
There’s a mix of older homes and newly renovated houses and apartments in Cleveland, with most offerings concentrated near the southern edge of the city. This isn’t a town for those looking for endless entertainment and a buzzing downtown district. Cleveland has a few big-box stores and chains to take care of most things, plus a few popular local spots like Duke’s Bar-B-Que.
The real draw is the nearby national forest, providing acre upon acre of space to hike, camp, fish, and hunt in. Luckily, Houston is just an hour south via the I-69 should you need a night out.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,387
Average: $69,750
Education
1,074
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,697
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cleveland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cleveland, TX is $866 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,283 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cleveland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$866/month
635 Sq Ft
House
$1,752/month
1,417 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cleveland, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
948 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
905 Students
Tarkington Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
773 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,235 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
193 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
414 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,696 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
915 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,310 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
513 Students
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
Colleges
Top Apartments in Cleveland
Houses for Rent in Cleveland
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.