salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,640 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 141 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brook Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brook Park
| Size | Brook Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $858 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,162 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,566 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brook Park 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 Brook Park, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brook Park
Life in Brook Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brook Park?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $64 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $169,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brook Park, OH?
Renting in Brook Park costs a median of about $1,241 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Brook Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,640 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brook Park cheap or expensive?
Brook Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $76,932. It ranks 141st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brook Park?
The median homeowner in Brook Park pays $2,811 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Brook Park 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 Brook Park?
The median home value in Brook Park is $169,600, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
18,284 people live in Brook Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.