City profile
Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · Population 48,829
Cleveland is a town in Bradley County, TN with about 48,829 residents and a typical home value near $272,000. It is 26 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$272,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,658
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
87
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Landslide
Nearest major airport
66 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
48,829
Black population
7.3%
County
Bradley County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 48,829 residents
- Typical home value about $272,000
- 26 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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