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Cleveland, Texas

Introduction to Cleveland, Texas

Cleveland, Texas, in Liberty county, is 27 miles NE of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 43 miles NE of Houston, Texas. As of the 2000 census, 7,605 people lived in Cleveland.

Cleveland History

The city of Cleveland was named after the cotton broker, W.D. Cleveland who donated 63 acres to the Houston East & West Texas Railway for the construction of a stop. In return, he wanted the settlement named after him. Cleveland presently occupies the area where the Union Pacific line meets the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line. The community was once a prominent lumber shipping center. It is interesting to note that the citizens of Cleveland did not pay taxes until 1947. In recent years, the city has adopted a council-manager structure of government.

Cleveland and Nearby Attractions

  • Texas Prison Museum
  • Battleship Texas State Historical Site
  • Lake Houston State Park
  • Double Lake Recreation Area
  • Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Things To Do In Cleveland

A livery stable, cabins, a blacksmith shop, and a railroad depot can be seen at the living museum at Heritage Village. The Battleship Texas State Historical Site, which is also close to the city, has a 1912 battleship that was used during both World Wars. The nearby Texas Prison Museum showcases exhibits related to capital punishment and prison contraband, and artwork of the inmates is also displayed. The 4,919-acre Lake Houston State Park has arrangements for camping, horseback riding, biking, and hiking.

Cleveland Transportation

The closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Cleveland Higher Education

Sam Houston State University, San Jacinto College - North Campus, and South Texas College of Law are some of the colleges near Cleveland.

High Points

Cleveland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCleveland Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Cleveland Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Cleveland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cleveland, TX

Comparing Cleveland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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