What are the schools like in Brunswick, OH?

Brunswick is served primarily by Brunswick City. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Brunswick?

The median household income in Brunswick, OH is $81,780 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Brunswick, OH?

Brunswick has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Brunswick, OH affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brunswick is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,200 and the median rent is $1,100 per month.

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

Brunswick has a violent crime rate of 65.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 383.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brunswick, OH a Good Place to Live?

Brunswick is a small city of 35,304 in Ohio, with a median household income of $81,780 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Brunswick 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: 95.0

Brunswick's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brunswick costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brunswick, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,100	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,780	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brunswick's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.8 /100k

Property Crime

383.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brunswick is served primarily by Brunswick City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brunswick, OH	National Avg
School District	Brunswick City	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brunswick sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 65.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brunswick, OH
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	65.4"

Demographics

Metric	Brunswick, OH	National Avg
Population	35,304	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Strongsville, OH 5 mi North Royalton, OH 6 mi Valley City, OH 6 mi Medina, OH 8 mi Middleburg Heights, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Brunswick

Brunswick, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44212

Brunswick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick, OH affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brunswick roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,200 and median rent is $1,100/month.

What is the crime rate in Brunswick, OH?

Brunswick's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 383.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brunswick?

Public schools in Brunswick are operated by Brunswick City. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brunswick, OH a good place to live?

Brunswick, OH has a population of 35,304, a median household income of $81,780, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Brunswick?

Brunswick averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 65.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brunswick?

Brunswick, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44212.

What is the population of Brunswick?

The population of Brunswick, Ohio is 35,304 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brunswick?

Key numbers for living in Brunswick: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $217,200, median household income $81,780, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brunswick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.