Cleveland has the kind of small-town charm that Realtor and resident Anthony Steen with Tom Smith Land and Home says is “like a Hallmark movie.” This town of over 10,000 residents has cheerfully decorated boutiques and restaurants surrounding North Sharpe Street, busy with residents who know each other by name and gather to gossip at the local coffee shop. Cleveland is home to Delta State University, but it’s not a rowdy college town. “It’s a real family-oriented place that thrives off the surrounding farmland. With the school growing and nearby towns slowing down, so many more people are coming to Cleveland. They always say it’s like something out of a TV show,” Steen says.
Cleveland's historic downtown district is steeped in rich heritage and boasts an array of local eateries and boutiques.
Cleveland's Delta State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to around 1,500 students each year.
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Farmers drive Cleveland's economy
Agriculture is one of Cleveland’s main industries. “Farmers drive this city,” Steen says. “The town is surrounded by acres of farmland, and there are several agricultural stores that keep the farmers supplied. Then, that produce goes into our restaurants and brings people from all over who want to dine here.” Other significant industries include education, healthcare and manufacturing.
Agriculture is one of Cleveland’s main industries.
Bolivar Medical Center is one of Cleveland's largest employers.
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Affordable homes with plenty of acreage
Cleveland's median sale price is $167,000, nearly $300,000 lower than the national number. The city's housing inventory consists of smaller single-family homes built between the mid and late 20th century. Outside of town, there is farmland, gated communities with new construction and traditional homes on large acreages spacious enough for horses, gardens or entertainment spaces.
In Cleveland, off-street parking is available at most homes.
In Cleveland, some homes are situated on acres of land with private ponds.
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Cleveland School District and Delta State University
Students can attend the Cleveland School District, which serves nearly 3,000 students and earns a C-plus from Niche. The district is home to the Hayes Cooper Center, a magnet application-based school that serves pre-kindergarten through grade six and earns an A-minus from Niche. There are also several private institutions available, such as Bayou Academy. The academy earns a B from Niche and serves pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school's fine arts program offers concentrations in subjects like show choir, band and visual and performing arts. Delta State University serves nearly 1,500 students and earns an overall B from Niche. The institution has developed a community-centric atmosphere, with cookouts on the school's Quad and various seasonal festivals. Some of the school's most common majors include education and healthcare.
The Cleveland School District serves nearly 3,000 students and earns a C-plus rating from Niche.
Since its opening in 1970, the Delta State University Statesmen have called Parker Field at Horace L. McCool Stadium in Cleveland home.
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Close to city parks and fishing holes
Cleveland is close to the Mississippi River and the Trusten Holder State Wildlife Management Area, which offers fishing, boating and hiking. The city operates several parks, including the popular Fireman's Park. The green space has a playground, athletic field, tennis courts and a splash pad. Delta State University offers several different recreation opportunities to the public seasonally, including a fitness trail, swimming pool, cross-country path and golf course.
Kids can be kids on the playground at Firemans Park in Cleveland.
Delta State University offers several different recreation opportunities, including a fitness trail, tennis courts, and a golf course.
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Boutiques, restaurants, celebrations and museums
Along Highway 278, there are various small businesses, restaurants, grocery stores and churches. The heart of the community is on North Sharpe Street, where Cleveland's original town center offers boutiques, coffee shops, pizza parlors, fine dining and bars inside historic buildings. “The food is always good here—we have some of the best restaurants around,” says Steen. “And the boutiques and shops do a killing here. We really have a little bit of everything.” Delta State University is the gathering spot for many community festivals, including Octoberfest, the Crosstie Arts Festival, Springfest and the annual Pig Pickin.' This town tradition is a massive party with a cooking competition, pep rally and a football game. The campus is also home to the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, which hosts exhibits, films, lectures and music performances throughout the year. While the museum's location may seem unexpected, Mississippi has a deep history with music. Many musicians that greatly influenced American genres like blues, country, jazz and rock—like B.B. King, Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke, to name a few—were born in Mississippi.
Jackson and Memphis, Cleveland's two nearest large cities, are connected via Highway 278.
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland focuses on the history of the GRAMMY Awards and the musical achievements of Mississippians.
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Commuting from Cleveland
Cleveland is halfway between Jackson and Memphis, and Highway 278 connects the town to both cities. It also connects to Interstate 20 and I-40, and Highway 82 connects to I-55. There isn't citywide public transit, but there's a Greyhound bus stop in town, and the university provides shuttle services. Delta Health Center is the city's hospital. The closest regional airport is in Greenville, 45 miles away, and Cleveland is 130 miles from both Jackson and Memphis.
Weather and crime in Cleveland
Cleveland's climate features short, cold winters with rarely below freezing and long, hot summers with temperatures primarily in the mid-90s.
City crime information isn't readily available, but Delta State University has an active security program with response teams available and student resources online. The university also keeps an active 60-day crime log available on its website.
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