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Brecksville, Ohio

Introduction to Brecksville, Ohio

Brecksville, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 7 miles SE of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 12 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Brecksville has a population of 13,382.

Brecksville History

The area presently known as Brecksville was first settled in 1811. It was named after Colonel John Breck who purchased parts of the land in 1807. Seth Payne, the land agent of Colonel Breck, was one of the early settlers of Brecksville. In 1921, the village of Brecksville was formed. Later, in 1960, Brecksville was reincorporated as a city.

Brecksville and nearby Attractions

  • Brecksville Reservation
  • Squire Rich House Museum
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Sea World Ohio

Things To Do In Brecksville

You can enjoy a day trip to the Brecksville Reservation. Facilities for picnics are available at the Meadows Picnic Area, Plateau Picnic Area, Harriet Keeler Memorial Picnic Area, and Chippewa Picnic Area. It is worth visiting the Jaite Mill Historic District and Squire Rich Historical Museum. During your leisure, you can enjoy shopping at the Brecksville Shopping Center.

Brecksville Transportation

Burke Lakefront Airport is close to the city.

Brecksville Higher Education

Baldwin - Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland State University are the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Brecksville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBrecksville Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBrecksville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBrecksville People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBrecksville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Brecksville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Brecksville Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Brecksville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Brecksville College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Brecksville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Brecksville, OH

Comparing Brecksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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