At a Glance
Median Income
$126,888
$64,557 per capita
Home Value
$360,100
Zillow: $427,013
Median Rent
$1,448/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brecksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brecksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brecksville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brecksville residents earn a median household income of $126,888 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,557. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brecksville is $360,100 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,013. Median rent is $1,448/month, with 23.4% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Brecksville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 481/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.8% of adults in Brecksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brecksville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,656
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,888
Per Capita$64,557
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$360,100
Rent$1,448
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$427,013
Housing Units6,016
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property481/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary111/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Brecksville was founded in 1811.
The median home in Brecksville was built in 1975.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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