Population 13,758 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brecksville
Household size in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Brecksville run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where it has 2.38 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.62, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Brecksville skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.0, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Brecksville: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Brecksville has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brecksville
Renters in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brecksville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Brecksville is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Brecksville run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Cleveland area overall, where the median home dates to 1966. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,388 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,349 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,304 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,049 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Brecksville costs $2,049 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $661 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brecksville
Bachelor's degrees in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Brecksville: 60.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Brecksville: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brecksville
| Period | Brecksville | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brecksville is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Cleveland area as a whole (5.6%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brecksville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecksville | 2.54 | 48.4 | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.4% | 1972 | $2,049 | 60.2% | 97.8% | 4.8% |
| Broadview Heights | 2.36 | 43.6 | 11.0% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 1982 | $1,084 | 51.3% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| Independence | 2.41 | 48.4 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 1966 | $1,380 | 46.9% | 98.3% | 1.6% |
| Northfield | 2.28 | 50.0 | 8.0% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 1980 | $1,387 | 38.4% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| Valley View | 2.54 | 52.5 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1979 | $1,139 | 44.5% | 95.6% | 8.6% |
| Walton Hills | 2.19 | 59.4 | 2.2% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 1968 | $930 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 4.7% |
| Seven Hills | 2.39 | 50.3 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1968 | $1,481 | 35.4% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
| West Richfield | 2.69 | 53.0 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1990 | $2,163 | 54.8% | 98.0% | 5.2% |
| Richfield | 2.49 | 50.7 | 4.0% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,562 | 51.5% | 97.9% | 3.5% |
| North Royalton | 2.37 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1983 | $1,216 | 38.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Macedonia | 2.69 | 46.4 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,575 | 46.3% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brecksville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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