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Is Euclid a Good Place to Live? Euclid, Ohio: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Euclid ranks #822 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #142 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($126,500, #14 of 208) and low violent crime (106 per 100,000, #37 of 174), and trails on low graduation rates (72%, #181 of 191) and low household income ($50,285, #176 of 208).
Euclid by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Euclid's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Euclid?
Euclid's cost of living index is 93.9, 6% below the US level of 100 and #414 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,025/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $151,177, 39% below the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
| Measure | Euclid | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 93.9#414 of 1,308 | 92.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $151,177#44 of 1,187 | $248,803 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,166/mo#81 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $126,500#46 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,025/mo#241 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.5x#41 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 24.5%#945 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Euclid housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Euclid is in the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro.
Ohio housing market →Is Euclid safe?
Euclid recorded 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 68% below the US rate of 328 and 62% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #137 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #37 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Euclid Police Department. Property crime runs 1,363 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Euclid | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 106#137 of 1,085 | 276 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,363#394 of 1,085 | 1,429 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Euclid?
The median household in Euclid earns $50,285, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 30% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.7% (US 4.3%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Euclid | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $50,285#1226 of 1,312 | $72,212 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.7%#760 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 16.6%#954 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Euclid?
The median resident of Euclid is 40.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 23.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1054 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Euclid | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 40.2 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 23.2%#1054 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 46.4% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Euclid's schools and health?
Euclid's 10 public schools graduate 72% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 15.8 students per teacher and $17,685 spent per pupil. 41.2% of adults are obese and 16.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Euclid | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 72%#1013 of 1,063 | 86.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.8#601 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $17,685#361 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 41.2%#1172 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.9%#1259 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.9%#840 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.9%#500 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,117 students are enrolled in Euclid's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Euclid?
The average commute in Euclid is 25.9 minutes (Ohio 23.8); 5.6% of workers take transit and 12.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Euclid scores 11.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.5°F and winters 31.8°F, with 33.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Euclid | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 25.9 min#850 of 1,312 | 23.8 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 6.5%#776 of 1,312 | 5.3% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 69.4% | 75.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 5.6% | 1% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 12.8% | 11.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 11.9#485 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.3 | 23.5 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 37.3 | 24.5 | 1.5 |
| Mar | 44.9 | 31.2 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 57.1 | 41.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 67.9 | 53.1 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 76.7 | 63.3 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 80.7 | 67.9 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 79.7 | 67 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 73.5 | 60.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 62.5 | 49.2 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 50.5 | 38.4 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 40.1 | 29.8 | 2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport.
| Measure | Euclid | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 52.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 72.5°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 31.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 33.3 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Euclid?
Cuyahoga County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 43% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cuyahoga County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | Euclid | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.08%#79 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cuyahoga County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cuyahoga County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.0065% | 42% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0012% | 32% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 28% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Euclid compare with similar-size cities?
Euclid is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #142 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 48,823.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #822 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 | 25.9 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
| Leesburg, VAPop. 49,171 | #64 | 69.7 | $145,205 | $2,105/mo | 237 | 25.3 min |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #867 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 | 21.3 min |
| Cleveland, TNPop. 48,829 | #909 | 51.6 | $58,559 | $1,034/mo | 547 | 21.3 min |
| Wauwatosa, WIPop. 48,529 | #102 | 68.3 | $101,138 | $1,438/mo | 178 | 19.5 min |
| Goose Creek, SCPop. 48,078 | #559 | 57.2 | $88,178 | $1,690/mo | 247 | 26.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Euclid compare with the rest of Ohio?
Euclid ranks #7 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 52.9 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 30% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% below the typical Ohio home.
| City | Rank in OH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #1 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #2 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #3 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #4 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #5 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 |
| Columbus, OHPop. 914,802 | #6 | 54.5 | $66,082 | $1,295/mo | 380 |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #7 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #8 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #9 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #10 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #11 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 |
| Cincinnati, OHPop. 311,224 | #12 | 45.2 | $52,909 | $1,001/mo | 785 |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #13 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #14 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #15 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 |
| Cleveland, OHPop. 366,097 | #16 | 40.5 | $40,801 | $945/mo | 1,365 |
| Youngstown, OHPop. 59,331 | #17 | 39.7 | $34,408 | $728/mo | 690 |
| Dayton, OHPop. 136,579 | #18 | 38.5 | $45,247 | $918/mo | 1,230 |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #19 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #20 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 |
All 20 Ohio cities we track, by overall score. Ohio statewide: median income $72,212, violent crime 275.6 per 100,000.
How is Euclid's score calculated?
Euclid scores 52.9 out of 100, #822 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Ohio's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Euclid. Similar-size median 52.9.
37.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Euclid's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
90.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Euclid. Similar-size median 52.2.
32.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Euclid's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
47.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Euclid's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
83.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Euclid. Similar-size median 46.7.
31.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Euclid. Similar-size median 44.2.
35.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Euclid. Similar-size median 47.3.
51.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Euclid's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
57.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
64.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Euclid's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Euclid has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Euclid
Is Euclid, OH a good place to live?
Euclid ranks #822 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #142 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($126,500, #14 of 208) and low violent crime (106 per 100,000, #37 of 174), and trails on low graduation rates (72%, #181 of 191) and low household income ($50,285, #176 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Euclid?
Euclid's cost of living index is 93.9, 6% below the US level of 100 and #414 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,025/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $151,177, 39% below the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
What is the crime rate in Euclid?
Euclid recorded 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 68% below the US rate of 328 and 62% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #137 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #37 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Euclid Police Department. Property crime runs 1,363 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Euclid?
The median household in Euclid earns $50,285, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 30% below Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 4.7% (US 4.3%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Euclid?
Median rent in Euclid is $1,025/mo (Census), #241 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,166/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Euclid?
The typical home value in Euclid is $151,177, up 2.5% in a year, against $248,803 for Ohio and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $126,500.
How are the public schools in Euclid?
Euclid's 10 public schools graduate 72% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 15.8 students per teacher and $17,685 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Euclid?
The average commute is 25.9 minutes, #850 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.8 minutes across Ohio. 6.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Euclid?
Euclid averages 52.3°F over the year, 72.5°F in summer and 31.8°F in winter, with 33.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Euclid walkable?
Euclid scores 11.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Euclid at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cuyahoga County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Euclid?
Cuyahoga County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 43% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Euclid?
Euclid has 48,823 residents. The median resident of Euclid is 40.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 23.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1054 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Euclid compare with the rest of Ohio?
Euclid ranks #7 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 52.9 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 30% below the Ohio median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% below the typical Ohio home.
What cities are similar in size to Euclid?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Euclid's population of 48,823 are St. Louis Park, MN (#113 overall), Chesterfield, MO (#56 overall), Stillwater, OK (#802 overall), Leesburg, VA (#64 overall), and Biloxi, MS (#867 overall). Euclid is #822.