A town of 563, settled in 1854. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
The 2 things Cleveland does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Cleveland. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Cleveland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mankato (26%), St. Peter (17%) and North Mankato (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
The public schools Cleveland’s kids attend outperform 68% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary | PK–6 | 390 | A− |
| Cleveland Secondary | 7–12 | 260 | C+ |
| Cleveland Credit Recovery | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Cleveland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
No violent or property crimes were reported in Cleveland in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Cleveland is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Cleveland tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $286,000 in April 2026.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cherry Valley Park | — | 2 |
Where Cleveland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Minnesota, United States
Cleveland is a city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 719 at the 2010 census and 747 at the 2020 census.
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