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Cleveland, Texas

city · Coleman County (primary) , Austin County, Liberty County, Montgomery County, San Jacinto County

At a glance

8,984
Population
$174,400
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$222,440
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$930/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$54,519
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
36.8 min
Average commute
93.1%
Homes with broadband
93.26%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost21% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates82.7%
College graduates9.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county East Montgomery County Improvement District
The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) operates with a non-profit subsidiary, the East Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), to provide financing options for relocation or expansion with below-market rates and extended terms in return for job creation activities.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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