Population 18,284 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brook Park
Household size in Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Brook Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Brook Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Brook Park (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Brook Park
Renters in Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brook Park is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Brook Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Brook Park has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Ohio cities.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Brook Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $828 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $963 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,253 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$424 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brook Park pays $1,253 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $424 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Brook Park
Bachelor's degrees in Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Brook Park: 16.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend. Brook Park has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brook Park is close to the national rate: 90.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Brook Park
| Period | Brook Park | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Brook Park than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Brook Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Park | 2.31 | 44.4 | 9.8% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 1962 | $1,253 | 16.1% | 90.3% | 3.9% |
| Middleburg Heights | 2.11 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1970 | $1,182 | 34.0% | 93.8% | 2.4% |
| Parma Heights | 2.23 | 43.4 | 11.7% | 42.2% | 5.5% | 1963 | $1,186 | 28.2% | 90.9% | 4.3% |
| Linndale | 2.27 | 23.1 | 19.3% | 69.3% | 8.3% | 1959 | $1,098 | 14.8% | 65.5% | 16.5% |
| Fairview Park | 2.21 | 42.2 | 6.6% | 30.3% | 5.2% | 1958 | $1,206 | 48.6% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Brooklyn | 2.24 | 46.7 | 10.5% | 40.3% | 6.7% | 1960 | $1,086 | 18.9% | 87.1% | 3.4% |
| Berea | 2.31 | 40.5 | 9.4% | 26.0% | 4.4% | 1966 | $1,057 | 37.9% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| Parma | 2.35 | 42.7 | 10.4% | 27.8% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,173 | 24.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Rocky River | 2.26 | 43.7 | 5.7% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 1960 | $1,043 | 64.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| North Olmsted | 2.40 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 1968 | $1,211 | 33.0% | 95.5% | 2.9% |
| Lakewood | 1.92 | 37.2 | 4.2% | 55.6% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,132 | 55.3% | 95.4% | 5.2% |
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 Brook Park. 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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