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Brook Park, Ohio

Introduction to Brook Park, Ohio

Brook Park, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 4 miles W of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 9 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 21,218 people in Brook Park.

Brook Park History

In 1914, the present day city of Brook Park was founded. At that time, it was part of the Middleburg Township. In 1925, the area was suggested as the site of the Hopkins Airport by William R. Hopkins. The construction of the airport ended in 1947. Brook Park was formally incorporated as a city in the year 1961. William J. Sifleet was the first elected major of Brook Park and is often referred to as the ‘Father of Brook Park’.

Brook Park and nearby Attractions

  • Rocky River Reservation
  • Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
  • Brookside Park
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Ukrainian Museum-Archives

Things To Do In Brook Park

While staying at Brook Park, you can plan a day trip to the Willow Bend Picnic Area. Shopping can be enjoyed at Brookgate Shopping Center and Thrift City Shopping Center. You can also visit the Assumption Catholic Church. In addition, there are several parks and playgrounds in Brook Park. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Old Stone Church are also worth visiting.

Brook Park Transportation

Cleveland - Hopkins Airport is the local airport.

Brook Park Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by Baldwin - Wallace College, Cuyahoga Community College District, John Carroll University, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, and several other nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrook Park Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Brook Park Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Brook Park People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Brook Park, OH

Comparing Brook Park 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 Population99
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime97

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