Brecksville, OH

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
13,656 Population 702/sq mi density
$126,888 Median Income $64,557 per capita
$360,100 Home Value $427,013 Zillow
$1,448 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$126,888 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$360,100 home value, $1,448/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,888
69% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,100
28% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.8%
72% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,448
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,656
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,888
Per Capita$64,557
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$40,349M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$360,100
Rent$1,448
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$427,013

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property481/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary111/100K

Health

Obesity27.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation896 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Is Brecksville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Brecksville has a population of 13,656 with a density of 702 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

13,656
Total Population
702
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
19.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Brecksville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.9%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.1%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brecksville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brecksville is $126,888, which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Brecksville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,888
69% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,557
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
IRS Avg AGI$77,962

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,834
County GDP$40,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,276
Healthcare1,595
Retail1,604
Manufacturing730

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,724
92% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brecksville is $360,100, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,448 (25% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $427,013.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,100
28% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$427,013
Median List Price$414,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$414,900
$/Sq Ft$225
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio100.6%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,448
25% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,724
92% above US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Brecksville, 27.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 14.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brecksville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity14.7%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death9,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access95.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,595
Brecksville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 481 per 100,000 (75% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Brecksville 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 Property481.3/100K
75% below US avg
Burglary111.1/100K
Theft355.4/100K
Vehicle Theft14.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Brecksville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall63.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates41.3072°N, 81.6199°W
County FIPS39153
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.1%
D 53%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.8%
72% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density702/sq mi
Total Area19.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities1,595
Restaurants1,276
Retail Stores1,604

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home20.0%

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