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Brady Lake, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Brady Lake is a small town in Ohio with a population of 980. Residents earn $38,438 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
980 Population 737/sq mi density
$38,438 Median Income $30,736 per capita
$157,300 Home Value $155,156 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,438 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$157,300 home value, $918/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,438
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $157,300
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.0%
1% higher than US avg
Median Rent $918
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.2%
294% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Brady Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population980
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,438
Per Capita$30,736
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,793M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$157,300
Rent$918
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$155,156
Housing Units577
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking14.1%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.9%
Libraries7

Is Brady Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brady Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Brady Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brady Lake is $38,438, 49% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brady Lake is $157,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Brady Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brady Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Brady Lake has a population of 980 with a density of 737 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

980
Total Population
737
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Brady Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brady Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brady Lake is $38,438, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Brady Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,438
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,736
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
IRS Avg AGI$73,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,770
County GDP$8,793M

Business (County)

Restaurants327
Healthcare293
Retail432
Manufacturing240

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,364
82% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit7.7%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Brady Lake is $157,300, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $155,156.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,300
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$155,156
Median List Price$199,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,000
$/Sq Ft$170
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below US avg
Rent Burden41.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%
Housing Units577
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,364
82% above US avg
Effective Rate4.05%
In Brady Lake, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brady Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,537
Dentists1:1,903
Mental Health1:398
Checkup Rate77.6%
Dental Visits65.9%
Premature Death8,136/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access84.1%
Healthcare Facilities293
Brady Lake has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Brady Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Brady Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall45.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates41.1648°N, 81.3191°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.5-point margin. 92.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 15.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.0%
1% above US avg
High School+81.5%
Graduate Degree+13.5%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density737/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.9%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants327
Retail Stores432

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit7.7%
Work from Home10.6%

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