City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Broadview Heights, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Broadview Heights - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

19,768
Residents
$99,431
Median income
$292,500
Median home
$1,268
Median rent (state)

Broadview Heights - the verdict

Nationally, Broadview Heights sits in the 77th percentile for household income and the 98th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

77th
percentile, household income
64th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
98th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Broadview Heights, OH

19,768 people live in Broadview Heights, Ohio - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Broadview Heights households earn a median of $99,431 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.7%. Home values in Broadview Heights run a median of $292,500, and the median resident age is 44.9 years. 53.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 66.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 31 residential building permits were authorized in Broadview Heights (Slowing), down 22% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Broadview Heights reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 106.6 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: the state registers 92.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,268 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Ohio's average monthly utility costs around $228 (state average). Commute times here average 22.6 minutes, with 77.0% driving alone and 15.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 91.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

19,768 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$99,431 /yr

Poverty 1.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Broadview Heights compare to other US cities?

Broadview Heights measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 77% higher than other cities
Home value 64% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities
Safety 98% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Ohio alone, Broadview Heights ranks #3 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Broadview Heights against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Broadview Heights's strongest outlier among Ohio cities

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Broadview Heights ranks #93 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Broadview Heights only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#149 of 1,145
87th percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#418 of 1,196
61st percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#121 of 1,164
90th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#964 of 1,196
19th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#93 of 1,196
92nd percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

77thIncome percentile
98thSafety percentile

77th percentile nationally for median household income · 98th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Broadview Heights's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Broadview Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 74 Avg. percentile National median
Broadview Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Broadview Heights's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$292,500 36th percentile more affordable than 36% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Broadview Heights $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Broadview Heights, OH Broadview Heights, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Broadview Heights, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Broadview Heights, OH median $99,431/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Broadview Heights, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Broadview Heights, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 53.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
19,768
Median Income
$99,431
Median Home Value
$292,500
Median Age
44.9
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor force participation
66.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
53.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
106.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
5.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
101.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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19,600 residents19,700 residents19,800 residents19,900 residents20,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 19,912 residents 19,755 residents ▼ -0.8%
Broadview Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
31
housing units authorized
Single-Family
31
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 40
2020 11
2021 44
2022 47
2023 25
2024 31

Permit volume decreased 22% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
22.6 minutes
Drive Alone
77.0%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
15.5%
Other
1.1%

Based on 10,757 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Broadview Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,268/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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19,821 people
Miamisburg
19,859 people
Springboro
19,577 people
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19,974 people
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20,082 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Broadview Heights's 19,768 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Albany, CA
19,768 people
Palm Valley, FL
19,775 people
Lackawanna, NY
19,779 people
Crest Hill, IL
19,754 people
Nogales, AZ
19,753 people
Clifton, CO
19,746 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Broadview Heights's $99,431 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Clinton CDP (Allegheny County), PA
$99,436 median income
Pine Level, AL
$99,444 median income
Rolling Hills, KY
$99,412 median income
Elk River, MN
$99,457 median income
Slinger, WI
$99,457 median income
Howard Lake, MN
$99,464 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Broadview Heights, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Broadview Heights, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.5% White 86.8% Black or African American 3.9% Asian 4.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Broadview Heights compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Broadview Heights (this city) 19,768 $99,431
Oregon 19,821 $82,467
Miamisburg 19,859 $82,095
Springboro 19,577 $112,872
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Broadview Heights, OH?

What is the population of Broadview Heights, OH? +

Broadview Heights, OH counts 19,768 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Broadview Heights, OH? +

Broadview Heights households earn a median of $99,431 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Broadview Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Broadview Heights; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Broadview Heights, OH safe? +

Broadview Heights has a total crime rate of 106.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Broadview Heights, OH? +

The median home value in Broadview Heights is $292,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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