The Town FilesCleveland, Texas
City in Liberty County · population 7,471 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $174,400
- Household income
- $54,519
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.7
Cleveland is a city of 7,471 people in Liberty County, Texas. The median home is worth $174,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Texas towns, easier by car than 70% of Texas towns.
How Cleveland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cleveland is worth $174,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $54,519, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cleveland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,519 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Cleveland
| People | Cleveland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Cleveland
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 22, 1957 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 3, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 20,119 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,677 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Cleveland itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Cleveland
20 public schools with 16,412 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND H S | 9-12 | 3,592 | 16.5 |
| CLEVELAND MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,458 | 15.0 |
| COTTONWOOD EL | PK-5 | 1,116 | 15.9 |
| NORTHSIDE EL | PK-5 | 1,097 | 15.0 |
| SOUTHSIDE EL | PK-5 | 1,052 | 15.5 |
| SANTA FE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 988 | 13.0 |
| EASTSIDE EL | PK-5 | 877 | 13.3 |
| ILTEXAS BG RAMIREZ EL (charter) | K-5 | 873 | 15.1 |
| SANTA FE EL | PK-5 | 866 | 14.9 |
| TARKINGTON EL | 1-5 | 779 | 15.9 |
| PINE BURR EL | PK-5 | 745 | 13.5 |
| ILTEXAS MSG RAMIREZ EL (charter) | K-5 | 705 | 13.8 |
Towns near Cleveland
- Conroe, TX23.5 mi · 89,956 people · home $309,600
- Panorama Village, TX24.2 mi · 2,515 people · home $291,100
- Shenandoah, TX24.3 mi · 3,499 people · home $395,200
- Dayton, TX24.3 mi · 8,777 people · home $227,600
- Willis, TX24.4 mi · 6,431 people · home $124,300
- Oak Ridge North, TX24.4 mi · 3,057 people · home $302,900
- West Livingston, TX25.4 mi · 8,156 people · home $153,600
- Atascocita, TX25.7 mi · 88,174 people · home $307,400
Cleveland questions
Is Cleveland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cleveland scores better for retirees than 18% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Cleveland?
The median owner-occupied home in Cleveland is valued at $174,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,519, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Cleveland?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Cleveland get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 22, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)