Looking to make the move to the Cleveland area? We put together a few reasons why buying in Cleveland is an excellent investment opportunity to help buyers solidify their decision to move here. Or maybe you aren't sure where you want to move but know that you'd like to live somewhere with an amazing food scene, affordable housing, and tons of outdoor activities all year round. Here is a list of just a few of our favorite reasons here at Progressive Urban as to why we think that the Cleveland area is one of the best places to buy a home. 

Affordability - It really does not get much simpler than this. To provide some basic numeric information on home prices in the Cleveland area versus home prices across the country, here are some numbers to showcase Cleveland's affordability in even the most popular of neighborhoods. According to Zillow, the median home listing price for all of the United States is nearly 2.5x greater than the media home listing price in the greater Cleveland area in addition to 1.5x greater than downtown Cleveland, 1.13x greater than the city of Lakewood, and about 1.5x greater than the Edgewater neighborhood.  

Lots to do! The Cleveland area is a popular location for events and festivals including the seasonal annual concert series' at both Euclid Beach Park and Edgewater Beach in addition to the annual Garlic Festival, Waterloo Arts Fest, Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland Feast of the Assumption, and the annual Cleveland St. Patrick's day parade. Other events include Cleveland Scene's annual Ale Fest, Taste of Summer, Burning River Festival, Ingenuity Fest, Brite Winterfest, the Bourbon & Bacon Festival, and a variety of outdoor concerts all over the city. In addition to an abundance of annual events, Cleveland's parks and recreation spaces provide fun outdoor activities such as kayaking, swimming, sand-volleyball, boating, sailing, and paddleboarding.  and add boating and sailing

Lakefront access - In recent years, the city of Cleveland has done a ton of work on the lakefront access points to make the water more accessible and enjoyable. These projects include a new pier at Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood, the E. 9th Pier, and Edgewater Beach and Park's Beach House; an enhanced beach-vibe featuring made-to-order beachside fare and treats and a seasonal outdoor bar with the best view in town.

Parks, parks, parks! In addition to lakefront parks and beaches within the city of Cleveland, the Cleveland Metroparks owns and maintains 18 reservations spanning more than 23,000 acres with more than 300 miles of trails, eight golf courses, eight lakefront parks and a nationally-acclaimed zoo in Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township. Many of the parks are within the Cleveland area including the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, the Towpath; which runs south all the way to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Wendy Park.

Amazing food - Cleveland has an incredible food scene with tons of great restaurants, bakeries, cafes, food trucks, and more. With neighborhood developments continuously on the rise, Cleveland's food offerings are only growing. The city is a hot spot for an assortment of cultures providing locals with a wide variety of food offerings to fit almost everyone's needs. Additionally, the city is well known for its breweries which are scattered all over the city. Brewery tours are an excellent activity for those beer lovers that want the opportunity to visit a number of local spots.

Arts & Culture - The city is a hub for arts and culture with arts districts including the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood, the Gordon Square Arts District, and the Waterloo Arts District. In addition to the neighborhood arts districts, the University Circle is a center for arts and culture. The area is home to nationally recognized museums including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Museum of Art Cleveland as well as the Natural History Museum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.