Affordability and convenience in quiet Cleveland suburb
A quiet counterpart to Cleveland, Brunswick sits 27 miles southwest, beyond Cleveland's Outer Ring. This gives the small city a laid-back suburban feel while retaining convenient highway access to Cleveland, Akron and Hopkins International Airport. Originally a farming community, Brunswick earned its cityhood in 1960. The population boomed in the mid-20th century as people flocked to find affordable homes in the suburbs. Affordability is still a driving factor today. “Brunswick meets the needs of many different people,” says Jessica Chodaczek, Realtor with LoFaso Real Estate and a Brunswick local. “It’s 30 minutes from Cleveland and Akron, the housing stock is diverse, and the tax base is lower than neighboring Cuyahoga County.”
Some folks in Brunswick still prefer the old way of doing things.
Brunswick welcomes all to its community.
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Midcentury homes and new subdivisions
Brunswick's median single-family home price is $315,000, which is high for the Cleveland area but lower than the national median of $429,000. The population more than doubled in the 1950s and '60s, and midcentury architecture is common throughout the city. Ranch-style and split-level properties dot the area’s sidewalk-lined streets. Development is booming on the outskirts of town. Subdivisions like Ridgeline Chase and Meadows View have modern farmhouses and New Traditional dwellings with rambling exteriors on quarter-acre lots or larger. These can cost between $400,000 and $575,000. “The new houses are why Brunswick keeps growing,” Chodaczek says. “They offer more breathing room compared to the average Cleveland-area home.”
Ranch-style homes give Brunswick its warmth and charm.
Newer homes are springing up all around Brunswick.
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Superior arts and athletics at Brunswick High School
The Brunswick City School District educates over 6,200 students and earns an overall B-plus from Niche. The district's six elementary schools earn between a B and A-minus grades. Graduates of all elementary schools can go to the B-rated Brunswick Middle. The new school campus, which opened in the 2020-2021 school year, features two gymnasiums, a media center and STEM classrooms. Teens attend the B-graded Brunswick High, which has notable arts and athletics programs. The marching band earned a Superior rating at the state finals in 2024. Residents, whether Brunswick High School families or not, show up to support the football team at Friday night home games.
Brunswick AutoMart Stadium is a gathering spot for many community events.
Brunswick High School is one of the largest public high schools in Ohio.
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Nature walks at Brunswick Lake Park
There are 23 community parks, neighborhood parks and open spaces in town, with a combined 335 acres to explore. Brunswick Lake Park has a 13-acre lake surrounded by protected forests with 200-year-old beech, maple, oak and ash trees. Locals fish, kayak and paddleboard on the lake and walk on the nature trail through woods and wetlands. North Park is a popular destination for families, with a playground and a paved trail around the fishing pond. The Brunswick Recreation Center has open gym facilities, including a pool, basketball court, indoor track, and group fitness classes such as water aerobics.
Brunswick Lake Park offers walking trails and fishing spots, in Brunswick.
Walk your dog around Brunswick Lake, anytime of year.
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Ohio Pie Co. has the original Ohio-style pizza
The Brunswick shopping and dining scene has the basics, but locals venture out of town for fine dining options. Fast food restaurants and locally owned eateries sprinkle Center Road and Pearl Road, the city’s two main thoroughfares. Ohio Pie Co. opened here in 2019 and has since expanded to a second location in Rocky River. It's known for creating Ohio-style pizza with cheese and toppings running to the edge. Giant Eagle, Aldi, Meijer, Marc's, European Specialty Food Mart and Home Depot are also in town.
Brunswick's Ohio Pie Co. celebrates the Ohio style square cut pizza.
Ohio Pie Co. is an original Brunswick pizza establishment.
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Summer concerts on the lawn
Community spirit is strong, according to Chodaczek. "There are so many events where you can get to know your neighbors." Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish hosts a four-day Summer Festival, with cover bands paying tribute to pop and rock groups from across the decades. Brunswick Recreation Center hosts a summer concert series from June to August and a Christmas party for kids with a visit from Santa, carnival games and food. The city celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade, and The Brunswick Library hosts family storytime sessions, teen activities and adult book clubs.
A different band is featured each week, during the Summer concert series in Brunswick.
Brunswick Summer concerts on the lawn, attract residents of all ages.
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Interstates and public transportation into Cleveland
State Route 303 is a main road through town and the only route to the on-ramp for Interstate 71, so it often experiences heavy traffic. I-71 is the primary route to Cleveland, 27 miles northeast. Medina County has no fixed bus routes, but the MC Flex service provides on-demand door-to-door service. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority operates busses on the 251 route from Brunswick to Cleveland. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 13 miles north, with direct flights across the country and to five international destinations. Brunswick Medical Center is centrally located in town with a 24-hour emergency room.
Crime is low in Brunswick
According to FBI data, violent and property crime rates in Brunswick were well below state and national averages over the past five years. There are 12 active neighborhood watch programs across town. The Brunswick Division of Police participates in Coffee with a Cop, where residents can meet officers, ask questions and have casual conversations in a neutral setting.
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