Formerly known as Miles Heights in the early 1920s to 1930s, Lee Miles is located on the southeast side of Cuyahoga County and is considered Cleveland's first ward. Its tree-lined streets host an array of homes, many of which were built in the 1940s and 1950s, and many of them upgraded with modern amenities. With options catering to first-time buyers, long-time residents, and investors, Lee Miles boasts affordability and diversity. Lee Miles is a neighborhood with access to necessities from grocery stores to local eateries and watering holes and big box shopping retailers. Locals have access to multiple parks, a recreation center, and a local library which hosts weekly clubs. Lee Miles is also a place where residents come together to celebrate heritage.
Hop on Interstate Highway 480 to go to Downtown Cleveland
For those who live in Lee Miles, traveling is a breeze, with easy access to major highways like Interstate Highway 480 and Interstate Highway 271. Downtown Cleveland is just 10 miles away from the neighborhood, where residents can enjoy nightlife and live sports, including the Cleveland Guardians baseball team. Locals can hop on the highway and get to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in 17 miles. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation on its buses around the neighborhood and throughout the rest of the city. "It's a pretty walkable neighborhood, and they just put some bike paths in, too," says Keisha Wagner, Realtor with Keller Williams Living.
Many affordable options for first-time buyers
Along the tree-lined streets of Lee Miles, there are multiple styles of homes in Cleveland's First Ward. Some fixer upper Ranch-style homes can start at as low as $44,100. Older Colonial style homes with three bed rooms start at $100,000 while renovated Colonials with four bedrooms and a two car garage can costs $169,900. Median price of homes in the area is $91,500. "There are tons of first-time home buyers, and there are folks who have lived in the area for a long time," Wagner says. "And investors purchase in the area, and they renovate or rent them out. So it's just kind of mixture of everything." The median price of a home is $91,500.
Rows of bungalows, with fun architectural details, line the streets of the Lee-Miles area.
Adorable bungalows mix with a multitude of houseing styles, in the Lee-Miles area.
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Residents shop at Lee Harvard Plaza for essentials
Dave's Markets is the place for locals to grab their grocery needs, offering fresh produce and pantry staples for daily meals. Residents also shop at Kaba's African Market for ingredients and spices to cook up tastes of the continent's cuisine.
When hunger strikes, residents can delight their taste buds at KJ's Caribbean and Soul Food, where dishes like curry chicken, oxtails, beef patties, and stew chicken are popular.
For a drink, Mac's Sports Bar offers daily happy hour specials. The restaurant serves traditional bar food such as burgers and wings.
At Lee-Harvard Plaza, residents can find everything from everyday essentials to specialty goods. DTLR is the one-stop shop for the latest sneakers and clothing, while Family Dollar and Goodwill offer a variety of household items and thrift finds. There is a Little Caesars Pizza that satisfies cravings with quick, ready-to-go meals.
Lee-Harvard Plaza is a centrally located retail plaza, serving the Lee-Miles neighborhood.
Dave's Market, is a locally owned chain grocery store, serving Lee-Miles and other communities.
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Play ball at Kerruish Park
Kerruish Park is a community gathering spot with ball fields where friendly competitions unfold and a playground where laughter fills the air. The city and some environmental organizations are working to restore Mill Creek, a stream adjacent to Kerruish Park, to help fish, clean the water, and make the park safer.
Nearby, Idalia Park provides additional recreational spaces for children to explore and play, with open fields and playground equipment. Glendale Community Pool offers a refreshing respite during the summer months; adults have two split-hour closed sessions Monday through Friday for lap swimming.
Cleveland's Collinwood High School was built to double as a radiation shelter in an emergency.
Join the Future Farmers club at Collinwood High School
Students can attend Adlai E. Stevenson School, which offers pre-kindergarten through ninth-grade education and has a Niche rating of C-minus. Older students can attend Collinwood High School, which has a D+ Niche Rating. Collinwood students can participate in the Future Farmers of America club. Parents also can send their children to Hathaway Brown, a private school for kindergarten through 12th grade with an A-plus rating. After classes end, students can explore the shelves of the Cleveland Public Library Harvard. A highlight of the library's weekly schedule is the What Are You Reading Book Club every Wednesday. This engaging club brings together readers of all ages, from elementary school students to adults, to share their thoughts on current reads.
Celebrate African American heritage at Harvard Cultural Fest
Annually, residents of Southeast Cleveland's Lee-Harvard, Lee-Seville, Lee-Miles, and Village neighborhoods come together for Harvard Cultural Fest, celebrating the African American heritage of the area. This event offers an opportunity for community members to engage in various activities and experiences that highlight the rich traditions and contributions of the neighborhood. Attendees can participate in free art classes, explore interactive exhibits showcasing the history of the neighborhoods, and enjoy cultural food. Lee-Seville Baptist Church serves as a critical house of worship within the Lee Miles neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Kerruish Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Arthur Johnston Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Idalia Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Chelton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Ashby Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Gridley Triangle Park
Transit
Airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International
30 min drive
Bus
Seville Rd & Johnston Pkwy
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Lee Rd & Kollin Av
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Ohio Av & E 151st St
Bus
Harvard Av E & E 160th St
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17201 Miles Av
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Lee Rd & South Miles Rd
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18213 Harvard Av E
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lee-Miles
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lee-Miles, Highland Hills sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lee-Miles, Highland Hills over the last 12 months is $105,019, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,870
Median Age
46
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,080
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
17.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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