What are the schools like in Brookville, OH?

Brookville is served primarily by Brookville Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Brookville?

The median household income in Brookville, OH is $59,158 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Brookville, OH?

Brookville has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

Brookville, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brookville, OH affordable or expensive?

Brookville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brookville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,700 and the median rent is $912 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brookville, OH?

Brookville has a violent crime rate of 67.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 882.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brookville, OH a Good Place to Live?

Brookville is a small town of 6,035 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,158 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Brookville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brookville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brookville 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: 92.3

Brookville's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brookville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brookville, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,158	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brookville's violent crime rate is 67.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.9 /100k

Property Crime

882.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brookville is served primarily by Brookville Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brookville, OH	National Avg
School District	Brookville Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brookville sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brookville, OH
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Brookville, OH	National Avg
Population	6,035	—
Median Age	49.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	30.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Phillipsburg, OH 5 mi Clayton, OH 5 mi Englewood, OH 6 mi Trotwood, OH 6 mi Verona, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Brookville

Brookville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45309

Brookville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookville, OH affordable or expensive?

Brookville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brookville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,700 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Brookville, OH?

Brookville's violent crime rate is 67.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brookville?

Public schools in Brookville are operated by Brookville Local. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brookville, OH a good place to live?

Brookville, OH has a population of 6,035, a median household income of $59,158, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Brookville?

Brookville averages 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brookville?

Brookville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45309.

What is the population of Brookville?

The population of Brookville, Ohio is 6,035 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brookville?

Key numbers for living in Brookville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $162,700, median household income $59,158, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.