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Brady Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Portage County County

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

Brady Lake, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,438
49% below
$30,736 per capita
Home Value
$157,300
44% below
Zillow: $155,156
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
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)

Income
51%
Home Value
56%
Rent
79%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
394%
Crime
0%
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.