Population 45,886 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brunswick
Household size in Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Brunswick has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area overall, where it has 2.38 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than 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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Brunswick is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Brunswick than nationally: 9.5%, against 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 Brunswick
Renters in Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.3% of households in Brunswick rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Brunswick are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Brunswick are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,024 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,283 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$400 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brunswick pays $1,283 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Cleveland area ($1,216). Rents are up $400 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Brunswick
Bachelor's degrees in Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Brunswick than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brunswick is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Cleveland area. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Brunswick
| Period | Brunswick | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brunswick has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 2.48 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 3.4% | 1986 | $1,283 | 29.9% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| Weymouth | 2.50 | 51.6 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 1987 | $1,243 | 40.9% | 97.0% | 1.0% |
| Hinckley | 2.94 | 42.9 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1981 | $2,084 | 42.6% | 93.7% | 6.1% |
| Strongsville | 2.46 | 47.8 | 5.2% | 18.0% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,549 | 48.4% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Columbia Hills Corners | 1.80 | 59.9 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1965 | $1,167 | 14.4% | 95.8% | 5.2% |
| Valley City | 2.63 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,763 | 38.7% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| North Royalton | 2.37 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1983 | $1,216 | 38.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Columbia Station | 2.52 | 46.9 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1983 | $1,468 | 30.8% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Lester | 2.73 | 50.0 | 7.7% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,262 | 27.2% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| Medina | 2.54 | 44.0 | 7.5% | 19.5% | 4.8% | 1990 | $1,420 | 43.6% | 95.7% | 3.7% |
| West Richfield | 2.69 | 53.0 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1990 | $2,163 | 54.8% | 98.0% | 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 Brunswick. 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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