Living in Brunswick, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brunswick · Census data 2020–2024
Brunswick has 35,246 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $90,663 (27% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $249,100, the median rent is $1,157/month.
Brunswick at a glance
- Population
- 35,246
- Median age
- 41State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $90,663State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $249,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,157/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Brunswick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brunswick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brunswick the median home value is $249,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,590 a month in housing costs.
Brunswick median household income
The median household income in Brunswick is $90,663 and the income per person is $43,190. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Brunswick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,840
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.42
Brunswick demographics
- Population
- 35,246
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 14,444
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brunswick ›
Education in Brunswick
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Brunswick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brunswick
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Brunswick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 35,246 | $90,663 | $249,100 | $1,157 |
| Strongsville | 45,983 | $103,253 | $298,300 | $1,302 |
| North Royalton | 30,972 | $83,670 | $292,600 | $1,116 |
| Valley City | 785 | $99,643 | $453,400 | — |
| Medina | 25,950 | $77,385 | $243,600 | $1,077 |
| Middleburg Heights | 15,786 | $78,815 | $228,400 | $1,079 |
| Broadview Heights | 19,771 | $103,125 | $316,700 | $1,083 |
| Berea | 18,218 | $74,926 | $198,100 | $1,062 |
| Richfield | 3,721 | $82,560 | $333,900 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Brunswick, OH?
The median household income in Brunswick is $90,663, 27% 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 Brunswick?
The median home value in Brunswick is $249,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Brunswick?
The median gross rent in Brunswick is $1,157 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Brunswick, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Brunswick?
The median age in Brunswick is 41 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Brunswick?
The average commute to work in Brunswick is 28 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brunswick?
The unemployment rate in Brunswick is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brunswick?
27.9% of adults in Brunswick 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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