The Town FilesBrookfield Center, Ohio
Community in Trumbull County · population 1,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,100
- Household income
- $61,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 57.3
Brookfield Center is a community of 1,141 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. The median home is worth $188,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 95% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Brookfield Center 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 Brookfield Center is worth $188,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,250, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $619 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brookfield Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $619 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brookfield Center
| People | Brookfield Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Brookfield Center
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookfield Center since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 4.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 335 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Trumbull County since 1996
Trumbull County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Trumbull County
Trumbull County had 65,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Brookfield Center itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Brookfield Center
3 public schools with 971 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Elementary School | K-4 | 370 | 14.8 |
| Brookfield Middle School | 5-8 | 325 | 20.3 |
| Brookfield High School | 9-12 | 276 | 14.5 |
Towns near Brookfield Center
- West Hill, OH1.6 mi · 2,218 people · home $77,100
- Masury, OH2.3 mi · 2,001 people · home $71,100
- Sharon, PA2.9 mi · 13,147 people · home $78,800
- Farrell, PA3.5 mi · 4,258 people · home $87,800
- Sharpsville, PA4.0 mi · 4,255 people · home $121,300
- Vienna Center, OH5.2 mi · 622 people · home $153,900
- Hubbard, OH5.6 mi · 7,636 people · home $140,100
- Hermitage, PA5.8 mi · 16,230 people · home $199,500
Brookfield Center questions
Is Brookfield Center, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brookfield Center scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 95%. 36.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.3).
How much does a house cost in Brookfield Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Brookfield Center is valued at $188,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,250, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $619 a month.
What is the weather like in Brookfield Center?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 67.8 inches of snow.
Does Brookfield Center get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookfield Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. 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)