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About
Life in Brecksville
If you're seriously considering a move here, understand that Brecksville is fundamentally a wealthy, well-educated suburb built for families and empty nesters who value stability over buzz. With a median household income around $135,000 and 61% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, this is a place where professional credentials and homeownership matter—87% of housing is owner-occupied, and the median home value sits around $371,900, which is substantial but justified by the quality of life on offer. The job market is solid if you work in healthcare, finance, or manufacturing; major employers like the Cleveland Clinic Data Center, Lubrizol Corporation, PNC Financial Services, and Sherwin Williams have significant operations here, plus the ongoing Valor Acres mixed-use development is bringing new corporate headquarters and retail infrastructure to town.
Brecksville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Brecksville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brecksville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.6%), and 2.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
25.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
64.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 54% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Brecksville
In Brecksville, rent runs 54% above the OH average, and home values are 73% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,271
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $443,389 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Brecksville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Brecksville, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Brecksville: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Brecksville is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Brecksville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute25.8 min avg
How Brecksville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brecksville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 109 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 89% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Brecksville runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
35.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
398.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brecksville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes Brecksville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Brecksville is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Brecksville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Brecksville is about 1% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brecksville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
65.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brecksville
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brecksville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · Northfield
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.8 mi away · Parma
Marymount Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Garfield Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brecksville
Brecksville's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brecksville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
13.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
10.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brecksville
Brecksville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
4 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
66 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brecksville
Brecksville Branch Library
9089 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville
Cities Near Brecksville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brecksville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brecksville FAQ
Is Brecksville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Brecksville's median rent is $1,588/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $135,000/year. Median home value is $371,900.
Is Brecksville, Ohio safe?⌄
Brecksville's violent crime rate was 36 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 399 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brecksville, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Brecksville, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brecksville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Brecksville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,588/month and median household income is $135,000/year. The median home value is $371,900. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brecksville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Brecksville is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from