Northbrook, OH — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hamilton County · Ohio
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Northbrook based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
10,741
2023 ACS
Median Income
$63,486
2023
Median Home Value
$134,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,279
2023
Median Age
37.6
Unemployment
4.4%
Cost of Living Index
103.3
100 = national avg
Northbrook is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, with a population of 10,741 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Northbrook is one of the communities in Ohio.
The median household income in Northbrook is $63,486, and the median home value is $134,800. The cost of living index is 103.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,279 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 37.6 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
10,741
Male
5,553
51.7%
Female
5,188
48.3%
Median Age
37.6
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
13.8%
High School or Higher
41.5%
Foreign Born
6.8%
Veterans
5.2%
Married
31.7%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.625
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
43.4%
Foreign Born
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
400 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
10,032
English Only
90.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Languages
285 speakers
Limited English
3.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.7%
Limited English Proficiency
3.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
559
5.2% of population
Disability Rate
12.9%
72 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$39,104
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
527
94.3%
Female Veterans
32
5.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$39,104
Non-Veteran Income
$33,529
Difference
$5,575
16.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
72
Without Disability
487
Disability Rate
12.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
4,498
#1 Ancestry
German
11.9% (1,274)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
7.3% (789)
#3 Ancestry
English
5.9% (638)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
4,149
Family Households
2,629
63.4%
Married Couples
1,478
35.6%
Non-Family Households
1,520
36.6%
Single Mother Households
901
21.7%
Single Father Households
250
6.0%
Living Alone
1,323
31.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
2,155
In Married Couple
1,166
54.1%
With Single Mother
895
41.5%
With Single Father
94
4.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$71,261
Married Couple Income
$80,510
Single Mother Income
$40,142
Single Father Income
$88,163
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
3.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
247
Grandparents Responsible
154
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$63,486
-13% vs national
Per Capita Income
$28,889
-22% vs national
Poverty Rate
12.9%
-5% vs national
Gini Index
0.3702
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.4%
-16% vs national
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
of households
How Northbrook Compares
Northbrook vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Northbrook is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Northbrook, OH has a median household income of $63,486, making it the 14,894th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher median household income than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Northbrook, OH has a per capita income of $28,889, making it the 18,493rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher per capita income than 34% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Northbrook, OH has a poverty rate of 12.9%, making it the 13,252nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher poverty rate than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Northbrook, OH has a unemployment rate of 4.4%, making it the 13,384th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher unemployment rate than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Northbrook. The median household income here is $63,486.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
-9% vs OH avg
Labor Force
5,647
Employed
5,400
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
37.6
Work from Home
7.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$97.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
103.3
100 = national avg
+3.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,467
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$107,467
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,051
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,353
per month
The median household income in Northbrook, OH is $63,486, which is 13.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,889. The poverty rate of 12.9% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3702, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 5,647. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 74.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 103.3, which is 3.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 112.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,467 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$169,000
Median List Price
$189,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Days on Market
53
Active Inventory
25
Months of Supply
8.3
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
100.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
42.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.4%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
3
New Listings
10
Pending Sales
14
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$136
Median List $/SF
$149
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Northbrook, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, home prices have risen 376.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 100.3%. The 10-year growth rate is 106.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN housing market rather than Northbrook alone.
Metro area: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Northbrook vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Northbrook is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Northbrook, OH has a median home value of $134,800, making it the 17,960th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher median home value than 36% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Northbrook, OH has a median rent of $1,279, making it the 5,874th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher median rent than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Northbrook, OH has a price per square foot of $136, making it the 13,941st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher price per square foot than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Northbrook, OH has a rent burden of 24.2%, making it the 4,077th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Northbrook has a higher rent burden than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$134,800
Median Rent
$1,279
Total Housing Units
4,467
Vacancy Rate
7.1%
Owner Occupied
73.1%
Renter Occupied
26.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,847
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,025
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,847
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.37%
of home value
Median Home Value
$134,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,157
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,847) by the median home value ($134,800). In Northbrook, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.37%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Northbrook, OH is $169,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 100.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $136. The median rent is $1,279 per month (Census ACS). About 73.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 4,467 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,847. The effective tax rate is 1.37%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Northbrook. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$67.0M
Individual Assistance
$7.7M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $48.8M | $7.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Landslides, and Mudslides → | Flood | Apr 2018 | $3.0M | — |
| Severe Storms → | Severe Storm | Jun 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2011 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… → | Severe Storm | Oct 2008 | $8.1M | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $304K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2005 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2001 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 1997 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 1990 | — | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1978 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Mudslides → | Mud/Landslide | Jun 1973 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1968 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and … → | Unknown | — | — | — |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,913
Total Claims Paid
$33,514,974
Avg Claim Payout
$17,520
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$18,568,457
Properties Protected
317
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 22 | $16,105,728 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $82,121 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $2,358,108 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Northbrook has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, heat wave, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,913 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $67,019,381 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,733,342 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.8%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
30.4%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Northbrook has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Glenwood Behavioral Health Hos...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health - West Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Va Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
74.8%
-5% vs national
Public Transit
1.0%
+9% vs national
Work From Home
7.9%
-15% vs national
Carpool
14.0%
Walk
0.6%
How Northbrook's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Northbrook, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 74.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.9% work from home, which is below the OH state average of 8.5%. 14.0% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
82.7%
of households
No Internet
8.3%
of households
Total Households
4,149
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.7%
of households
Smartphone
85.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
80.4%
of households
Tablet
60.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
16.0¢
per kWh
-16% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.7¢
per kWh
-31% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.1¢
per kWh
-40% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$135
residential
-8% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
6% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Northbrook vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.0% of households in Northbrook have broadband internet access. 82.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Northbrook is located in Hamilton County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Northbrook.
Election Overview
Source: Hamilton County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
233,360
57.0%
GOP Votes
172,365
42.1%
Total Votes
409,753
Margin
D+14.9%
Shift from 2020
R+1.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 233,360 | 172,365 | 409,753 | 57.0% | 42.1% | D+14.9 |
| 2020 | 246,266 | 177,886 | 430,929 | 57.1% | 41.3% | D+15.9 |
| 2016 | 207,587 | 169,972 | 395,000 | 52.5% | 43.0% | D+9.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County recorded 409,753 total votes. Democrats won the county with 57.0% of the vote compared to 42.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+14.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hamilton County has shifted 5.4 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
34
Total Population
621,711
Avg Median Income
-$39,159,116
Avg Home Value
-$39,028,969
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45014 | 45,652 | $69,624 | $215,700 | $1,145 | 22.6 |
| 45015 | 11,102 | $45,543 | $116,600 | $1,041 | 5.6 |
| 45030 | 21,328 | $97,228 | $234,500 | $1,101 | 40.1 |
| 45041 | 131 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 45205 | 18,615 | $41,357 | $112,600 | $855 | 2.8 |
| 45206 | 10,387 | $51,128 | $269,900 | $849 | 2.0 |
| 45207 | 7,089 | $48,833 | $192,400 | $990 | 1.2 |
| 45211 | 37,234 | $54,582 | $156,600 | $915 | 9.0 |
| 45212 | 21,007 | $63,698 | $229,400 | $932 | 3.7 |
| 45213 | 11,273 | $70,897 | $259,300 | $929 | 3.1 |
| 45214 | 9,077 | $26,348 | $102,000 | $762 | 2.7 |
| 45215 | 30,806 | $71,949 | $200,100 | $954 | 12.0 |
| 45216 | 9,493 | $51,602 | $138,200 | $815 | 2.8 |
| 45217 | 5,437 | $67,974 | $149,200 | $923 | 2.1 |
| 45218 | 3,815 | $74,617 | $169,600 | $1,017 | 1.3 |
| 45219 | 19,326 | $35,936 | $222,500 | $1,166 | 1.6 |
| 45220 | 14,636 | $51,404 | $385,200 | $954 | 2.9 |
| 45223 | 13,049 | $46,930 | $203,800 | $914 | 4.6 |
| 45224 | 22,186 | $57,754 | $174,400 | $895 | 6.1 |
| 45225 | 9,451 | $22,320 | $108,400 | $639 | 2.9 |
| 45229 | 14,000 | $30,829 | $316,000 | $831 | 2.7 |
| 45231 | 40,852 | $69,140 | $164,900 | $1,118 | 14.8 |
| 45232 | 7,257 | $25,232 | $122,500 | $605 | 4.0 |
| 45237 | 21,234 | $43,598 | $158,700 | $863 | 6.1 |
| 45238 | 48,936 | $64,672 | $168,800 | $913 | 10.3 |
| 45239 | 29,035 | $58,276 | $155,500 | $949 | 6.3 |
| 45240 | 29,453 | $66,918 | $176,600 | $1,187 | 9.7 |
| 45241 | 23,545 | $94,943 | $292,000 | $1,137 | 17.5 |
| 45246 | 13,925 | $70,150 | $189,700 | $1,231 | 9.4 |
| 45247 | 23,588 | $95,810 | $268,300 | $1,095 | 21.2 |
| 45248 | 23,287 | $81,731 | $206,200 | $1,053 | 11.4 |
| 45251 | 20,561 | $75,620 | $175,900 | $1,193 | 11.9 |
| 45252 | 4,941 | $96,750 | $312,900 | $825 | 11.3 |
| 45267 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
Northbrook, OH has 34 ZIP codes with a combined population of 621,711. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$39,159,116. The average median home value is -$39,028,969. The average median monthly rent is -$39,214,780.
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