Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Brecksville
Brecksville, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,046
Population
13,255
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Adventure awaits in Brecksville
Suburb
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Great Location
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Wooded
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Outdoors
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Brecksville is a suburb of the Greater Cleveland area, just 23 minutes south from the Queen City. The community is close-knit with great public schools. You can find locals uniting at the community center where special events and holiday activities are held throughout the year. The biggest event of the year is the annual Brecksville Home Days festival. This event features a 5k race, amusement rides, pony rides, live music, games, fireworks, and contests.
Luxuriant natural areas encompass the small town, making it a haven for nature lovers. Hit a hole in one at Seneca Golf Course or Sleepy Hallow Golf Course. Hop aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for jaw-dropping views of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Visit Brecksville Reservation, the largest of the 18 Cleveland Metroparks reservations for all kinds of outdoor adventure. There are multiple locations in the park dedicated to archery, golfing, hiking, picnicking, sledding, horseback riding, and fitness. Enjoy a winter wonderland at Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas.
Brecksville is conveniently located only 20 minutes away from Cleveland, offering access to even more excitement. Drive up to see over 3,000 species at Cleveland Zoo. Grab your family around the holidays and visit the famous “A Christmas Story” house which is only 18 minutes from Brecksville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,354
Average: $145,447
Education
5,962
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,899
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brecksville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brecksville, OH is $2,046 for one bedroom, $2,522 for two bedrooms, and $2,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brecksville has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,046/month
756 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,089/month
240 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brecksville, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-4
359 Students
Public
Grades K-4
328 Students
Highland Drive Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
306 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
567 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brecksville Nature Center
- Furnace Run Metro Park
- Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Bike & Hike Trail (Brandywine Falls Access)
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
- Akron-Canton Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.