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Living in
Brunswick.
About
Life in Brunswick
This is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb with the feel of an established neighborhood rather than sprawling exurbia. The median home value hovers around $249,000, and with a 3.3% unemployment rate and median household income above $85,000, most households here are stable and financially comfortable. The commute to Cleveland jobs averages about 27 minutes, which is reasonable for suburban living.
Brunswick at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Romania
Who lives in Brunswick: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brunswick, the largest foreign-born group is from Romania (22.4%), and 1.3% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 12% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Brunswick
In Brunswick, rent runs 12% above the OH average, and home values are 16% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,258
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $319,672 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Brunswick
Unemployment in Brunswick is 1.3 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Brunswick Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.6 min avg
How Brunswick residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brunswick, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 104 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 Brunswick runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
37.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
501.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brunswick Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Medina County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Medina County, which includes Brunswick, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Winter Storm | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,750 |
| 2021 | 8 | Flash Flood | $465,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.3M |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,000 |
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
Medina County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Medina County, which includes Brunswick, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Medina County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brunswick 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
42.7"
Annual Snowfall
65.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
171
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 Brunswick
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brunswick's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Medina
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Middleburg Heights
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.5 mi away · Parma
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.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brunswick
Brunswick's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brunswick (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brunswick
Brunswick has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
13 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
59 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brunswick
Brunswick Branch
3649 Center Rd, Brunswick
Cities Near Brunswick
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brunswick?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brunswick FAQ
Is Brunswick, Ohio affordable?⌄
Brunswick's median rent is $1,157/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,663/year. Median home value is $249,100.
Is Brunswick, Ohio safe?⌄
Brunswick's violent crime rate was 37 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 501 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brunswick, Ohio?⌄
Brunswick has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brunswick, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Brunswick is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,157/month and median household income is $90,663/year. The median home value is $249,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brunswick, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Brunswick is 28 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