Cleveland Market Trends & Statistics 2018-2019

In this section, you’ll learn about the top factors that make Cleveland one of the strongest real estate markets of 2019, including: job growth, population growth, and equity growth potential. Explore Cleveland’s housing market, population, and employment trends in the tabs to learn more.

ਡੇਟਾ ਸ੍ਰੋਤਾਂ:

• https://www.zillow.com/cleveland-elyria-metro-oh_r394475/home-values/
• ਰੀਅਲ ਵੈਲਥ ਨੈੱਟਵਰਕ ਐਫੀਲੀਏਟ ਡੇਟਾ
• https://factfinder.census.gov/
• https://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/ohio/cleveland/

Cleveland property values are more affordable than other U.S. markets today

• In January 2018 the median price of 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland was $129,000. This is 36% lower than the national average of $202,000.
• In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest the median price is only $103,650. This is 49% less than the average 3 bedroom home nationwide.
• This shows us that real estate in Cleveland is uniquely affordable, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members are investing.

• In January 2018, the median monthly rent of an average 3 bedroom home in the U.S. was $1,427, which is 0.71% of the median purchase price of $202,000.
• In January 2018 the median monthly rent for 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland was $1,152, which is 0.89% of the purchase price of $129,000.
• In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest, the median monthly rent of R.E.A.L. Income Properties™ is $1,168, which is 1.13% of the purchase price of $104,000.
• This shows us that there’s an opportunity to generate passive monthly cash flow in Cleveland at higher rent-to-purchase ratio than the national average.

• In January 2012, median price of 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland was $105,000. This means that, in the last 6 years (Jan 2012 to Jan 2018), 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland have appreciated by over 15%. During the same period, 3 bedroom homes increased by 41% nationwide.
• Although the median price of 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland has appreciated less than the national average, there is still equity to be made in Cleveland at a consistent rate. Over the last 6 years, the annual growth rate has been 2.88%.
• This shows us that Cleveland is a more stable real estate market that offers investors a long term opportunity for growth with less risk.

• In January 2012 median rent of 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland was $1,068. This means that, in the last 6 years (Jan 2012 to Jan 2018), rents have risen by almost 8%. During the same period, 3 bedroom home rents increased by 17% nationwide.
• Although the median rent of 3 bedroom homes in Cleveland has risen less than the national average, there is still an opportunity to increase your rental income at a steady rate – for example, over the last 6 years, the annual rental growth rate has been 1.27%.
• This is another indication that Cleveland is more stable than other real estate market and that it offers investors long term income opportunities.

Cleveland’s overall population is declining, but there is significant growth among millennials.

• Between 2010 and 2017 Cleveland’s population declined by 0.82%. During the same period the national population grew by 5.29%.
• Despite this slow growth, Cleveland outperforms many suburban areas of similar size in its attraction and concentration of educated millennials.
• In fact, a recent study, “The Fifth Migration: A Study of Cleveland Millennials,” reveals a 76% increase in college educated millennials (aged 25-34) between the years 2000 and 2012. As of 2012, 63% of Downtown Cleveland residents were millennials – compared to 20% in the Greater Cleveland metro area and 23% of the overall U.S. population.
• All of this data shows us that demand in Cleveland is still rising at a steady rate, despite their lower-than-average population and job growth over the last several years. Although this isn’t “ideal,” it’s still a good indication that Cleveland is growing, especially among millennials.
• This is significant because homeownership rates among millennials are at historic lows. According to an analysis of the Census’ Housing Vacancies and Homeownership surveys, in 1982 the percentage of young Midwestern adults under 35 who owned a home was 45.8%. In the year 2000, it rose to 47.7%. And by 2014, the rate dropped to 42.3%. Of course, this is good news for real estate estate investors looking to purchase turnkey rental property in the Cleveland metro area.

Cleveland is creating jobs at a faster rate than the national average.

• In the past year the number of jobs in Cleveland has grown by 2.12%. This is 23% higher than the U.S. annual job growth rate of 1.71%.
• Job growth a promising sign that shows us Cleveland is a strong real estate market. Why? Because jobs attract people and people need a place to live… in other words, job growth is a good indication of future population growth.

Cleveland is Affordable

• In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest the median price is only $103,650. This is 49% less than the average 3 bedroom home nationwide.
• This shows us that real estate in Cleveland is uniquely affordable, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members are investing.

Cleveland is Cash Flowing

• In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest, the median monthly rent of R.E.A.L. Income Properties™ is $1,168, which is 1.13% of the purchase price of $104,000.
• This shows us that there’s an opportunity to generate passive monthly cash flow in Cleveland at higher rent-to-purchase ratio than the national average.

Cleveland is Home Values & Rents are Appreciating

• Although Cleveland home values and rents have risen less than the national average over the last 6 six, both have been rising consistently year after year.
• This is a good sign that Cleveland is a more stable real estate market that is not experiencing wild appreciation (and subsequent depreciation) swings.

Cleveland is in Demand

• Between 2010 and 2017 Cleveland’s population declined by 0.82%. During the same period the national population grew by 5.29%.
• However, the number of millennials moving to Downtown Cleveland grew at a record rate. More than 63% of Downtown Cleveland’s population is made up of millennials compared to only 23% nationwide.
• This is significant because homeownership rates among millennials are at historic lows, which means there is a growing demand for rental units in the Cleveland metro. And this is good news for buy and hold investors.
• To make things even better, in the past year the number of jobs in Cleveland has grown by 2.12%, which is 23% higher than the U.S. annual job growth rate of 1.71%.