Brunswick ccc, 2023
Brunswick’s story
211 years in pictures
Census counts: 11,725 in 1960, 35,426 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
- 1815Brunswick is founded
Population
35,114
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$320K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
8,391
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#122 of 987 in OH
Is Brunswick a good place to live?
Brunswick grades A overall, ranked 122nd of 987 in Ohio, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $91K and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 86% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on schools: its public schools beat 79% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $320K for a typical one and 4.5 times the Cleveland metro’s $71K median household income. The biggest place to walk is Brunswick Lake Nature Preserve, 87 acres with 1 miles of trail. Brunswick’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, against 24 minutes in Ohio’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
What makes Brunswick stand out
Where Brunswick beats most towns.
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Brunswick for work
Where Brunswick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8,391jobs based in Brunswick
10%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Brunswick grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Brunswick is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & income8,391 jobs based hereAOpen →SafetyAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →HealthMedina Hospital 7.5 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.5 of 20; 3.4% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 4% conserved landB+Open →History7 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 78 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 59 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Brunswick. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw37 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
9 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
19 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
19 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Brunswick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brunswick, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of Cleveland16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCleveland WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Medina County Board of ElectionsMedina County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4421244212 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brunswick.
OutdoorsB+
Brunswick has set aside 4.3% of its land for conservation
6.3 miles of trail in 15 parks and preserves.
#258for trails in OH
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
4.3%
conserved · 355 of 8,317 acres
6.3 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Park | 1.7 mi | 68 |
| 2. Brunswick Lake Nature Preserve | 1 mi | 87 |
| 3. Hopkins Park | 0.3 mi | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
Brunswick’s grade for schools is an A−
Its public schools are run by the Brunswick City school district. Three of its 9 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
79%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,375 | B+ |
| Brunswick High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,910 | B |
| Crestview Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 430 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Brunswick’s grade for safety is an A
Violent crime is rare: 13 reported in 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
The violent crime rate in Brunswick is 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
86%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Brunswick0.4
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Brunswick5
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
87th
percentile among OH towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
175
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Brunswick faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 30 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Brunswick.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
30
paid flood claims since 1978
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Brunswick has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Brunswick for work: only 10% work in town. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Brunswick. The top destinations are Cleveland (13%), Strongsville (6%) and Medina (5%).
10%work in town
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Work from home | 12% | 9.7% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Brunswick10%
Cleveland13%
Strongsville6%
Medina5%
Middleburg Heights4%
14 mi
median commute distance
8,391
jobs based in Brunswick
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 46% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
Brunswick’s grade for cost of living is a C+
The typical Brunswick home is worth about $320,000, up 4.1% in a year, 30% above the Ohio typical home.
$320KZillow home value
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,157 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Brunswick$320K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
9
days on market
101.5%
sale-to-list price
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
33
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Brunswick, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Brunswick has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Brunswick’s July high is 83°F.
65″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–81°
Fall44–62°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Brunswick is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns
Brunswick beats the Ohio average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of Brunswick adults binge drink.
57%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
9 better23 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Brunswick | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.3% | 15.3% |
Medina Hospital
7.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
69th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Ohio’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Ohio average. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
41median age · OH 39.7
| Brunswick | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 18% |
BrunswickOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school33%
Some college22%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.2 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Median age: women 41.3, men 40.3.
| Brunswick | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.2% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Brunswick
20pages on Brunswick
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 79% of OH districts · 9 schoolsSafetyA0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than OH on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$320K typical home · up 4.1% in a yearWork & commuteA$91K median household income · 8,391 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Brunswick
Baldwin Wallace UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Berea9 mi$39,832 tuitionBryant & Stratton College-ParmaCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Parma11.1 mi$19,580 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Brunswick residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
Famous people from Brunswick
7 notable people were born in Brunswick.
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Brunswick’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Brunswick.
Brunswick Hills TownshipBrunswick
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | #122 | A | C+ | A | A− | B |
| Brunswick Hills Township | #392 | B+ | D | — | A− | B |
Brunswick Hills Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Brunswick with a neighbor →
Questions about Brunswick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brunswick, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Brunswick grades A overall, better than 89% of U.S. towns and #122 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B for health, A for safety and A− for schools.
What is Brunswick, OH known for?
7 notable people were born here, including Ricky Wysocki and Chris Gizzi.