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South Euclid.
About
Life in South Euclid
Living in South Euclid means settling into a genuinely diverse, stable inner-ring suburb east of Cleveland where you're not paying premium prices for reasonable access to urban amenities. The median household income sits around $81,297 with a median home value of $153,700—solid middle-class territory without the sprawl or commute burden you'd face further out, and your average commute runs just under 26 minutes. The community itself is racially integrated with substantial African American, Italian American, Jewish, and Russian immigrant populations, which shapes everything from local institutions to the actual character of neighborhoods; about 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees, and the unemployment rate is a healthy 4.3%.
South Euclid at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in South Euclid: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Euclid, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (10.9%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
39.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in South Euclid
In South Euclid, rent runs 32% above the OH average, and home values are 28% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,691
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $181,746 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in South Euclid and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in South Euclid is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What South Euclid Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute25.2 min avg
How South Euclid residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Euclid, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in South Euclid runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
164.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,219.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
South Euclid Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes South Euclid, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
South Euclid is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes South Euclid, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
South Euclid is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Euclid has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.3"
Annual Snowfall
113.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 37°F | 25°F | 1.53" |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.10" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.84" |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Euclid
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Euclid's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Beachwood
Uh Cleveland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Cleveland
Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
Childrens · 4.5 mi away · Cleveland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Euclid
South Euclid's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Euclid (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
4.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
4.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $55,510 · 75% graduate · median earnings $27,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Euclid
South Euclid has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
18 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
67 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in South Euclid
South Euclid/Lyndhurst Branch Library
1876 South Green Road, South Euclid
Cities Near South Euclid
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South Euclid?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
South Euclid FAQ
Is South Euclid, Ohio affordable?⌄
South Euclid's median rent is $1,367/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,297/year. Median home value is $153,700.
Is South Euclid, Ohio safe?⌄
South Euclid's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1220 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Euclid, Ohio?⌄
South Euclid has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Euclid, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in South Euclid is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,367/month and median household income is $81,297/year. The median home value is $153,700. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Euclid, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in South Euclid is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from