South Euclid, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
South Euclid, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,544 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4624.2 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.21% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,604 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in South Euclid grew by 0.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,544 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in South Euclid is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.2% of residents. That is 3.4 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,223 24.2% +3.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,469 20.7% -0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,387 20.4% +0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,536 16.4% -1.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in South Euclid and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 48.4% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
South Euclid has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,206 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.12% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Euclid is about 14% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $135,904 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,367 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.7% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in South Euclid is about 8.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,367 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South Euclid spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,553 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,287 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South Euclid is about the same as in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
South Euclid has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
South Euclid has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | South Euclid | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
South Euclid, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Euclid, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Euclid, OH | 21,544 | $81,206 #1/2 | $135,904 #2/2 | 21.5 min #2/2 |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 44,352 | $71,444 | $163,355 | 21.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Euclid, Ohio.
What is the population of South Euclid, Ohio?
About 21,544 people live in South Euclid, Ohio, in 8,604 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is South Euclid, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, South Euclid, Ohio has 4,624 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 53 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in South Euclid, Ohio?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($135,904 against $81,206), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,367 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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