The TRUTH About Living in Cleveland Ohio

I've lived in Cleveland (Detroit Shoreway area, I'd highly recommend it) for just over a year now. I like it way more than I thought I would.

There is so much food and beer in this city, it's nuts! So many amazing little restaurants and eateries.. I like that chains are almost nowhere to be found.

I love living near the lake. It makes for breezy weather, beautiful parks, extra activities and easy navigation.

...but I hate the river, and all of the traffic problems it causes. There's a never-ending amount of construction but even worse is the idiotic & unsafe ways in which they approach it.

The worst part about Cleveland is... it's still Ohio. We are abysmally average (or worse) in just about every way. Our local politics suck. Our state politics are worse.

But Cleveland is a pretty good city to live in, way (way!) better than its reputation would lead you to believe.

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[inthemixwithleahbpodcast]

As a Detroiter I been to Cleveland once in 8th grade in 98’ for my 8th grade trip.. I loved Rock and Roll museum.. and food was good too.

[troyezell]

I'm not a Cleveland native, but I lived there for about 5 years before I move to D.C. But the long and the short of it is that I miss Cleveland and I think about the place everyday even though I have been gone for over a decade.

[buckeyewill]

As a native Clevelander, thanks for telling the truth.
We do have the best transit system outside of New York and Chicago.

[bassplayer]

Just visited Cleveland this weekend and LOVED it!! I def think it gets a bad rep; the “bad” areas of town didn’t feel inherently unsafe, esp considering compared to other similar sized cities. Barely heard any sirens all weekend either, like I hear more police sirens visiting Indianapolis. Ppl are friendly, traffic wasn’t bad, and the food was amazing! Can’t wait to come back.

[roibaptiste]

i was born in Erie diehard Brownies fan.... moved to Cleveland in i love Cleveland with all my heart.

[unklewink]

Hey, Marcus. I was born in Cleveland and spent the first six years of my life there. West side. Edgewater Hill, just south of Battery Park. Even back in the fifties, there was good and bad. I remember my family talking about the Flats as a place not to be caught dead in, because you just might be.

[akwasiregister]

Between 1890 and 1970 Cleveland was in the top 10 largest cities in the US peaking in 1920 as the 5th largest; it had a max population of 914, 808 in the 1950. The people of the time were taxed and invested in their communities and accordingly. The housing stock is old and sturdy having the 5th oldest housing stock for a large US city. Suburban sprawl is not that notable and you can get to everyplace you want to be within an hour car ride. RTA (public transit) will move you within Cuyahoga county pretty well; in my opinion it only lags behind NYC and Chicago.

[t.]

I had to leave and I came back. I’ve lived in Atlanta, NYC, and DC and there is no place like home, especially for the cost of living and all of our great attractions…and the food!

[chrisruiz]

great video! i live 2.5 hours south of Cleveland. been driving to northern Ohio for the last 25 years for concerts, zoos, museums, aquariums and general culture. and food Cleveland is an awesome city.

[vanessacarter]

Im not a native Clevelander, but I've been here for over 30 years now. Growing up we would come here on summer break to visit family. I love the Eastside and the people! Thanks for your video .

[laurar]

I agree with you 100%. I wasnt' born in Cleveland, in fact, I lived there for only 6 yrs. During my time there, I grew very fond of the city and the people were friendly and approachable. I became "pissed off" when I heard people bad mouthing the city. Let's face the fact, as a major steel producing and manufacturing center of our country, Cleveland was the back bone of America. I had to move to warmer climate for health reasons but I still miss many things about the city and will ALWAYS be rooting for that Grand Old City on beautiful Lake Erie!

[dyates]

I'm Buffalo born and raised, and moved to Cleveland at thirty nine for a new start and a job opportunity. Now, twenty seven years later, I have to admit I do like it here. I'll most likely live here until I die and that's okay. I will say the crime is pretty bad, although you did mention all large cities have that problem of course, which is true - and that's the only downfall I can bring up. Some parts are VERY dangerous though - but mostly in the East Side and the Heights "suburbs" even though those are all actually separate cities. Up until a few years ago I lived in Maple Heights and that's NOT a nice place to live. I'm in Lyndhurst now and it's much better here. Just be careful in the Eastern cities and certain parts of the city and you should be okay and ALWAYS have your head on a swivel waiting at red lights with your doors locked. The "Kia boys" take your car at gunpoint these days.

[adelalmasood]

Thank you Marcus,

I grew up in Cleveland and moved away 20 years ago. I am planning to move back with my family. I miss the Land...

[Lovely-wyfo]

You did a wonderful job reviewing Cleveland. I will definitely look into the Detroit Shoreway. Thanks for taking the time to share this information. It was very helpful :)

[valleylaker]

I grew up in Northeast Ohio and have always considered myself a proud Clevelander even though I lived in Portage County. I have a lot of inlaws from the East Coast and New England who love the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area once they experience it and are surprised at all the wonderful things the area has to offer. Cleveland is much more than a river catching fire decades ago! Thanks for your positive commentary on our home.

[AlinaFranks-xcib]

Thank You!!❤❤ Marcus, For sharing this story of Cleveland, Ohio, ❤❤, My home sweet home ❤❤,

[MrMikeyx]

I am 60 years old I spent 40 years living in the greater Cleveland area and I'm not gonna candy code. It you're playing with your life when you're living in cleveland

[randypaul]

Cleveland native here myself. One thing I always tell who are from other parts is: East Cleveland and the east side of Cleveland are 2 different cities. To confuse you more: East Cleveland is a suburb that sits in between cleveland that is located on the east side.

[nonenone]

I spent total of 6 months in Cleveland (3 months at a time). It’s an awesome city with very nice, educated people. Good energy. Good economy. I miss it as well. I would take Cleveland any day of the week over the sunbelt!!

[DanRyan-thnm]

I have passed through and stopped in Cleveland so many times between Chicago and the East Coast.

I like university circle, tremont, Ohio city, and the west side lakefront neighborhoods.

I have found the people to be down to earth and friendly.