The Town FilesSouth Euclid, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 21,883 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,700
- Household income
- $81,297
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.3
South Euclid is a city of 21,883 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $153,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 97% of Ohio towns, hipper than 95% of Ohio towns.
How South Euclid ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Euclid is worth $153,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $81,297, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,367 a month. 81.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Euclid | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,367 | $914 |
| Median household income | $81,297 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 81.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Euclid
| People | South Euclid | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in South Euclid
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Euclid since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 29, 1966 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in South Euclid itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in South Euclid
3 public schools with 1,372 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Upper Elementary School | 4-6 | 658 | 16.9 |
| Rowland Elementary School | PK-4 | 443 | 14.8 |
| Adrian Elementary School | K-3 | 271 | 15.9 |
Towns near South Euclid
- Lyndhurst, OH1.6 mi · 14,050 people · home $212,200
- University Heights, OH2.1 mi · 13,914 people · home $242,700
- Cleveland Heights, OH2.1 mi · 45,312 people · home $192,100
- Richmond Heights, OH2.7 mi · 10,801 people · home $208,800
- East Cleveland, OH2.8 mi · 13,792 people · home $68,800
- Highland Heights, OH3.4 mi · 8,719 people · home $371,400
- Beachwood, OH3.5 mi · 14,040 people · home $410,300
- Shaker Heights, OH3.5 mi · 29,439 people · home $303,200
South Euclid questions
Is South Euclid, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Euclid scores better for retirees than 12% of Ohio towns and quieter than 4%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in South Euclid?
The median owner-occupied home in South Euclid is valued at $153,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,297, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,367 a month.
What is the weather like in South Euclid?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 84.8 inches of snow.
Does South Euclid get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Euclid since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 29, 1966. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)