Brooklyn Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,492 Population 834/sq mi density
$92,639 Median Income $40,718 per capita
$221,800 Home Value $269,851 Zillow
$1,213 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,639 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,800 home value, $1,213/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooklyn Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,639
23% above
$40,718 per capita
Home Value
$221,800
21% below
Zillow: $269,851
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
4% above
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
633/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Brooklyn Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
79%
Rent
104%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooklyn Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brooklyn Heights residents earn a median household income of $92,639 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Brooklyn Heights is $221,800 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,851. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 21.8% 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

Brooklyn Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 633/100K.

Education

31.5% of adults in Brooklyn Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brooklyn Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population1,492
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,639
Per Capita$40,718
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,800
Rent$1,213
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$269,851
Housing Units588
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property633/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation727 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68

Did You Know?

The median home in Brooklyn Heights was built in 1961.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.