Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Brecksville is a small city in Ohio with a population of 13,656. Residents earn $126,888 per year, which is 69% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brecksville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Brecksville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Brecksville is $126,888, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Brecksville among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Brecksville is $360,100, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,448 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Brecksville 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 481 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
Brecksville is a highly educated community — 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brecksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 63.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,888 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,557 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,962 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,834 |
| County GDP | $40,349M |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Healthcare | 1,595 |
| Retail | 1,604 |
| Manufacturing | 730 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $360,100 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,013 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $225 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,448 |
| 25% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 481.3/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.1/100K |
| Theft | 355.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3072°N, 81.6199°W |
| County FIPS | 39153 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.8% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Retail Stores | 1,604 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |