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Brecksville

Ohio · 13,843 residents (2025 est.) · 19.448 sq mi
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Brecksville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $371,900. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,692
+2%since 2000
from 13,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+12%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,843 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Brecksville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,278
+78%since 2000
from $37,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−1%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,588
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,163 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,578)
Black1.9%(254)
Hispanic / Latino1%(136)
Asian2.5%(337)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(1,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(11,902)
Black1.1%(153)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(330)
Asian3.4%(471)
Other6.1%(836)
Diversity Score29.8%(4,086)
Diversity Score
30
+127%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brecksville, Ohio?

Brecksville, Ohio has about 13,692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brecksville, Ohio?

The typical household in Brecksville, Ohio earns about $135,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brecksville, Ohio expensive?

In Brecksville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $371,900, and the typical rent is about $1,588 a month.

How educated are people in Brecksville, Ohio?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brecksville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brecksville, Ohio?

About 3.5% of people in Brecksville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brecksville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Brecksville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,874 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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