salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,240 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 242 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brecksville?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brecksville
| Size | Brecksville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,343 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,857 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brecksville overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brecksville, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brecksville
Life in Brecksville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brecksville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $824 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $371,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brecksville, OH?
Renting in Brecksville costs a median of about $1,756 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Brecksville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,240 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brecksville cheap or expensive?
Brecksville is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $145,598. It ranks 242nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brecksville?
The median homeowner in Brecksville pays $7,271 a year in property taxes, about 1.96% of the median home value.
Is Brecksville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brecksville?
The median home value in Brecksville is $371,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
13,692 people live in Brecksville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.