Population 5,448 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Novelty
Household size in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Novelty is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across the Cleveland area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.0 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.3 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Novelty skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.8, as it has nationally. Only two of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Novelty, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Novelty
Renters in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Novelty is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Novelty are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. Novelty has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Novelty is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Cleveland area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $982 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $992 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,057 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$141 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Novelty runs $1,122 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $141 a month since 2006–10, up 14%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Novelty
Bachelor's degrees in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Novelty: 47.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.3 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Novelty is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Cleveland area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Novelty
| Period | Novelty | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Novelty is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Novelty compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novelty | 2.35 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 1969 | $1,122 | 47.6% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
| Fowlers Mill | 2.57 | 49.0 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 1982 | $1,030 | 48.2% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| Chesterland | 2.47 | 48.7 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 1971 | $836 | 42.7% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| Chardon | 2.58 | 46.6 | 5.8% | 15.0% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,302 | 38.2% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| Newbury | 2.57 | 46.7 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 7.0% | 1970 | $897 | 31.7% | 95.7% | 1.6% |
| Aquilla | 2.11 | 44.3 | 8.5% | 30.1% | 7.0% | 1972 | $1,016 | 8.2% | 76.0% | 8.4% |
| Kirtland | 2.45 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1974 | $842 | 48.4% | 94.5% | 5.0% |
| Kirtland Hills | 2.71 | 50.3 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1977 | $1,072 | 45.9% | 96.2% | 1.6% |
| Gates Mills | 2.53 | 55.5 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1960 | $2,670 | 77.2% | 99.5% | 3.6% |
| Hunting Valley | 2.56 | 54.6 | 2.4% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 1958 | $1,545 | 66.2% | 99.8% | 1.8% |
| South Russell | 2.85 | 43.7 | 4.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1978 | $1,474 | 71.3% | 99.3% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Novelty. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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