Brewster is a small town of 2,093 in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,028
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brewster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brewster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brewster city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
Brewster's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brewster costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brewster, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$860
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Brewster's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
290.1 /100k
Property Crime
1381.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brewster is served primarily by Fairless Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brewster, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairless Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brewster sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Brewster's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brewster roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,200 and median rent is $860/month.
Brewster's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brewster are operated by Fairless Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brewster, OH has a population of 2,093, a median household income of $54,028, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brewster averages 34.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brewster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44613.
The population of Brewster, Ohio is 2,093 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brewster: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $124,200, median household income $54,028, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brewster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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