Living in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn Heights has 1,501 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $96,786 (36% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $234,400, the median rent is $1,148/month.
Brooklyn Heights at a glance
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $96,786State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $234,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Brooklyn Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brooklyn Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklyn Heights the median home value is $234,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,549 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn Heights median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn Heights is $96,786 and the income per person is $42,180. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Brooklyn Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 620
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.55
Brooklyn Heights demographics
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 586
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn Heights ›
Education in Brooklyn Heights
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Brooklyn Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights | 1,501 | $96,786 | $234,400 | $1,148 |
| Cuyahoga Heights | 581 | $82,083 | $212,300 | $1,098 |
| Newburgh Heights | 1,919 | $64,542 | $108,300 | $1,195 |
| Seven Hills | 11,603 | $97,222 | $258,000 | $1,586 |
| Garfield Heights | 29,269 | $54,593 | $109,900 | $1,129 |
| Independence | 7,534 | $115,733 | $309,900 | $1,383 |
| Valley View | 1,925 | $110,125 | $304,700 | $979 |
| Cleveland | 366,097 | $40,801 | $102,000 | $945 |
| Parma | 79,870 | $69,295 | $170,100 | $1,087 |
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What is the median household income in Brooklyn Heights, OH?
The median household income in Brooklyn Heights is $96,786, 36% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brooklyn Heights?
The median home value in Brooklyn Heights is $234,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Brooklyn Heights?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn Heights is $1,148 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Brooklyn Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brooklyn Heights?
The median age in Brooklyn Heights is 46.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn Heights?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn Heights is 17 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn Heights?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn Heights is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn Heights?
33.5% of adults in Brooklyn Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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