At a Glance
Median Income
$38,438
$30,736 per capita
Home Value
$157,300
Zillow: $155,156
Median Rent
$918/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brady Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brady Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brady Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brady Lake residents earn a median household income of $38,438 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,736. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,770 business establishments, including 327 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brady Lake is $157,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,156. Median rent is $918/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Brady Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Brady Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population980
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,438
Per Capita$30,736
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A
Home Value$157,300
Rent$918
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$155,156
Housing Units577
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Brady Lake was founded in 1891.
The median home in Brady Lake was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 327 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.