Living in Brooklyn, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 11,158 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $69,346 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $163,100, the median rent is $971/month.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 11,158
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $69,346State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $163,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brooklyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklyn the median home value is $163,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,391 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $69,346 and the income per person is $35,008. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,289
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.20
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 11,158
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 5,047
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 11,158 | $69,346 | $163,100 | $971 |
| Linndale | 243 | $76,667 | $97,500 | $950 |
| Parma Heights | 20,581 | $61,009 | $175,100 | $1,111 |
| Parma | 79,870 | $69,295 | $170,100 | $1,087 |
| Brook Park | 18,284 | $71,332 | $169,600 | $1,122 |
| Lakewood | 50,007 | $68,954 | $262,200 | $1,070 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 1,501 | $96,786 | $234,400 | $1,148 |
| Newburgh Heights | 1,919 | $64,542 | $108,300 | $1,195 |
| Cleveland | 366,097 | $40,801 | $102,000 | $945 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, OH?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $69,346, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Brooklyn is $163,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $971 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 47.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 21 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
18.8% of adults in Brooklyn 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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