Brookville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Brookville is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,234. Residents earn $62,569 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,234 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$62,569 Median Income $32,917 per capita
$170,900 Home Value $260,092 Zillow
$917 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime/100K 1,433 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,569 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,900 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,569
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,900
39% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 68/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,234
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,569
Per Capita$32,917
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$40,097M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$260,092

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property1,433/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary341/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
EV Stations2
Libraries27

Is Brookville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brookville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Brookville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brookville is $62,569, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brookville is $170,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Brookville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,433 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brookville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Brookville has a population of 6,234 with a density of 1,520 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

6,234
Total Population
1,520
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brookville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brookville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brookville is $62,569, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Brookville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,569
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,917
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
IRS Avg AGI$67,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,276
County GDP$40,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,605
Retail1,494
Manufacturing615

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brookville is $170,900, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $260,092.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,900
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$260,092
Median List Price$244,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$244,950
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops17.4%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below 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-Occupied61.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In Brookville, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Brookville has a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,433 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Brookville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent68.2/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape34.1/100K
Robbery17.1/100K
Assault17.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,433.0/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary341.2/100K
Theft1,074.7/100K
Vehicle Theft17.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Brookville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,520/sq mi
Coordinates39.8395°N, 84.4173°W
County FIPS39113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,520/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Work from Home4.7%

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