The Town FilesBrecksville, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 13,635 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $371,900
- Household income
- $135,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 49.4
Brecksville is a city of 13,635 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $371,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 94% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Brecksville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brecksville is worth $371,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $135,000, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,588 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brecksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,588 | $914 |
| Median household income | $135,000 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Brecksville
| People | Brecksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 21.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Brecksville
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brecksville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Brecksville itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Brecksville
2 public schools with 1,717 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,717 | 20.2 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Brecksville
- Broadview Heights, OH3.2 mi · 19,936 people · home $316,700
- Independence, OH5.1 mi · 7,584 people · home $309,900
- Richfield, OH5.3 mi · 3,729 people · home $333,900
- Northfield, OH5.3 mi · 3,541 people · home $166,700
- Seven Hills, OH5.8 mi · 11,720 people · home $258,000
- Macedonia, OH6.2 mi · 12,168 people · home $308,500
- North Royalton, OH6.7 mi · 31,322 people · home $292,600
- Oakwood, OH7.3 mi · 3,572 people · home $172,300
Brecksville questions
Is Brecksville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brecksville scores better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns and quieter than 60%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Brecksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Brecksville is valued at $371,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,000, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,588 a month.
What is the weather like in Brecksville?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 60.0 inches of snow.
Does Brecksville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brecksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)