At a Glance
Median Income
$67,178
$34,189 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $264,486
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
1,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brook Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brook Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brook Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brook Park residents earn a median household income of $67,178 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,189. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brook Park is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,486. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 26.3% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Brook Park reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,022/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Brook Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brook Park 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
Population18,359
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,178
Per Capita$34,189
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$1,090
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$264,486
Housing Units8,099
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent100/100K
Property1,022/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation788 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Brook Park was founded in 1914.
The median home in Brook Park was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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