Stockyards Neighborhood Guide

Stockyards is one of the neighborhoods on the near west side of Cleveland.

The neighborhood was well known as a primary center for the transport and processing of livestock. Stockyards was the site of the old Cleveland Union livestock yards – one of the country’s largest slaughterhouse and meatpacking operations – and the Pilsener Brewing Company.

Over the years, the neighborhood has enjoyed an industrial boom with the development of industrial and commercial districts in the area.

The majority of housing units in the neighborhood are one to two-story single-family homes located in the northern and eastern sections.

Home to about 8,000 residents, Stockyards lets residents experience the suburban feel while enjoying easy access to major roads, grocery stores, and top-ranked schools.

The neighborhood is also conveniently located near major employment hubs, medical facilities, and the Zone and Clark recreation centers.

Niche.com ranks Stockyards as the 9th among neighborhoods with the lowest cost of living in Cleveland.

Nearly 3,000 people make up Stockyards’ workforce. About 31% of workers in the neighborhood are employed in white-collar jobs.

31.4% of the area’s employees work in private companies and nearly 5% work in government. The most common types of jobs held by residents include production, sales and office, and service occupations.

Stockyards has a high population of young professionals and young families and a median age of 38. About 22% of the neighborhood’s adults have a bachelor’s or associate’s degree.

Nearly 40% of about 8,000 people living in Stockyards are White residents. Latino residents account for about 26% of the total population, and Black residents account for 22.3%.

The majority of schools serving Stockyards are under the jurisdiction of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. There are two public, charter schools serving the area that belong to the Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary and Middle School Districts.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District manages 102 schools that cater to more than 39,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.

The district is known for a rigorous curriculum that prioritizes students’ individual learning styles. It is also known for offering scholarships and student support services to help students reach their academic goals.

Niche.com ranks the CMSD as the 82nd among the most diverse school districts in Ohio.

The Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary School District serves about 270 students in kindergarten through 6th grade and the Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle School District serves about 80 students in grades 7 to 8.

Both school districts belong to the top 10% of the most diverse schools in Ohio.

Stockyards is a suburban neighborhood where about 27% of housing units are occupied by renters and about 15% of units are owner-occupied.

There are about 3,600 housing units in the area. The majority of properties are one to two-story single-family homes located in the neighborhood’s northern and eastern sections. Many of these old, colonial homes have traditional workers cottages or ranch styles.

The majority of housing units in Stockyards were built in 1939 or earlier. Some of the oldest properties can be found near the neighborhood’s industrial districts. There are also a number of properties that were built between 1940 to 1979.

There are some homes with bungalow designs and upgrades that include contemporary kitchens with granite countertops, large rear decks in backyards, and two-car garages.

Most of the homes in the neighborhood have three to four bedrooms and one to two bathrooms.