Brilliant, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Brooke County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,065 Population 609/sq mi density
$49,100 Median Income $25,368 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $81,051 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,100 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $546/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brilliant, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,100
35% below
$25,368 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
75% below
Zillow: $81,051
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Brilliant Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brilliant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
25%
Rent
47%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brilliant a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brilliant residents earn a median household income of $49,100 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,368. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brilliant is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,051. Median rent is $546/month, with 18.0% 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 1949.

Education

14.1% of adults in Brilliant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brilliant has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,065
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,100
Per Capita$25,368
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$546
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$81,051
Housing Units647
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Brilliant was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.