Living in Northbrook, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Northbrook has 10,742 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $67,426 (6% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $1,555/month.
Northbrook at a glance
- Population
- 10,742
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $67,426State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,555/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Northbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northbrook the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,555 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,171 a month in housing costs.
Northbrook median household income
The median household income in Northbrook is $67,426 and the income per person is $29,760. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Northbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,368
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.64
Northbrook demographics
- Population
- 10,742
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 4,061
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northbrook ›
Education in Northbrook
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Northbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Northbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook | 10,742 | $67,426 | $157,400 | $1,555 |
| Northgate | 6,723 | $73,672 | $174,300 | $966 |
| Groesbeck | 7,824 | $61,984 | $222,300 | $1,065 |
| Skyline Acres | 1,016 | $46,250 | $124,500 | $1,011 |
| Mount Healthy Heights | 3,263 | $53,346 | $145,900 | $1,488 |
| New Burlington | 5,426 | $72,733 | $238,500 | — |
| Mount Healthy | 6,919 | $54,565 | $163,100 | $1,075 |
| North College Hill | 9,555 | $64,655 | $154,000 | $1,064 |
| White Oak | 19,216 | $70,341 | $203,700 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Northbrook, OH?
The median household income in Northbrook is $67,426, 6% lower 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 Northbrook?
The median home value in Northbrook is $157,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Northbrook?
The median gross rent in Northbrook is $1,555 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is Northbrook, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Northbrook?
The median age in Northbrook is 36.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Northbrook?
The average commute to work in Northbrook is 23 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northbrook?
The unemployment rate in Northbrook is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northbrook?
21.1% of adults in Northbrook 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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