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Closing Costs: Cleveland, OH

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Cleveland, Ohio.

Median Home Price
$115K
Population
373K
Avg Monthly Rent
$950
Property Tax Rate
1.56%
Cleveland vs Ohio Median
The median home price in Cleveland is $115,000, which is 47% below the Ohio state median of $215,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Cleveland, OH

Pre-filled with Cleveland median home price and Ohio tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$23,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$848
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$582
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$267
per month
Total Interest Paid
$117K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$209K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$92,000
Principal & Interest$582
Property Taxes$150
Homeowners Insurance$117
Total Monthly PITI$848

Closing Costs — Cleveland, OH

Estimated closing costs based on Ohio rates and fees applied to Cleveland prices.

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Ohio: Avg closing costs 1.4% of price. Transfer tax: 0.4%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$6,545
5.7% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$1,253
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,025
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$460
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$2,807
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$828
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$875
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$460
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$449
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,400
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$276
Escrow Reserves$682
Total Closing Costs$6,545

Buying a Home in Cleveland, Ohio

The median home price in Cleveland is $115,000, 47% below the Ohio state median of $215,000. With a population of 372,624, Cleveland is a mid-size city where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Ohio.

Property taxes in Ohio average 1.56% annually. This higher-than-average tax rate means a $115,000 home in Cleveland would carry roughly $150/month in property taxes alone — plan accordingly. Homeowners insurance in Ohio runs approximately $1,400 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Cleveland is $950/month. With a price-to-rent ratio under 15, buying may be more cost-effective than renting in Cleveland over the long term.

Cleveland offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with Ohio's OHFA Grants for Grads program.

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