Construction in Cleveland, TN
Metro Market Score 57.5 (Challenging), ranked #267 of 342 metros. 240 establishments, 2,201 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Construction employment in Cleveland contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the bottom quartile at 0.9. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
240 Construction Firms in Cleveland
Cleveland vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #10/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Cleveland | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.5 Challenging | 34.8 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #267 of 342 metros | #10 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Cleveland
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Cleveland, TN MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.