Brook Park City Center, Brook Park, OH
Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe967
Medium1133
Low1932
Other3782
175 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape20
Child involved65
Assault24
Other74
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious person and truck reported near Parma Park Boulevard in Parma. A caller said someone was walking with a flashlight between two houses and that a truck with very bright lights was following them. Officers checked the area toward Pearl Road and it appears no one was found around the truck before they cleared the scene. | Parma Park Blvd, Parma, OH 44130 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a report number for a gross sexual imposition (GSI) case reported near Riverside Dr in Cleveland. | Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 | Sex-Related Incident |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a restaurant near Cascade Crossing for a reported audible burglary alarm coming from the kitchen area. Zone three units were assigned to handle the possible break-in. | Cascade Crossing, Brooklyn, OH 44144 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a possible domestic assault reported by a woman near West 130th Street in Cleveland. She said her husband and his brother tried to assault her and that she defended herself. Someone in the background claimed she stabbed someone with a knife, while she reported being punched and pushed and admitted grabbing a steak knife but said no one was cut. The others reportedly left on foot, and EMS was declined. | W 130th St, Cleveland, OH 44135 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible suspicious situation near West 139th Street in Cleveland involving a dispatched call to a unit. | W 139th St, Cleveland, OH | Suspicious Persons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious persons incident near Emory Drive in Brook Park, where the caller said two tall males with flashlights returned to the home and were seen in the backyard after officers had previously left the area. | Emory Dr, Brook Park, OH 44142 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Rocky River Drive by a retail store and a nearby shelter for a possible traffic hazard. A black SUV had reportedly struck a fence behind the store and was left running with no one inside. The male driver was said to have run away on foot. Officers located a Hyundai Tucson with a reported stolen license plate and a broken ignition collar. | Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible damage hazard on Rocky River Drive while heading toward the district. | Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH | Road Closure |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line call from a woman near Columbia Square reporting that someone stole her debit card. Background noise suggested a possible disturbance or fight before the call disconnected. | Columbia Square, North Olmsted, OH 44070 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of large fireworks being set off near I-71, possibly involving a dark SUV last seen traveling westbound near a community college in Cleveland. | I-71, Cleveland, OH | Disturbance |
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Median Home Price
$205,447
Average Rent
$2,183
Vacancy Rate
3.7%
Overview of Brook Park City Center
Brook Park City Center is an urban neighborhood in Brook Park, Ohio, with mostly medium to large single-family homes.
The median home price is $205,447, and average rents are $2,183, higher than most Ohio neighborhoods.
UrbanHistoric HomesOwner Occupied
Quick Facts
| Detached Single-Family Homes | Dominant housing type |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood is dominated by older, well-established detached single-family homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1969.
| Housing Age | 82.6% built 1940-1969 |
|---|---|
| Detached Single-Family Homes | Nearly all homes |
| Owner Occupied Rate | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes date from the Baby Boom era, giving the neighborhood a distinct character.
High owner occupancy suggests residential stability.
Families and Lifestyle
Brook Park City Center is a moderate income neighborhood with a mix of occupations and a notable college student presence.
College Student Friendly — Ranks higher than 89.3% of Ohio neighborhoods as a good place for college students.
Occupational Mix — Residents work in manufacturing, executive, sales, and clerical roles.
| Child Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 34.6% |
Demographics
| Middle Income | |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 13.6 |
| Slovak Ancestry | 7.0% |
| Greek Ancestry | 2.8% |
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many commuting between 15 and 30 minutes.
Brook Park City Center residents mostly drive alone or carpool, with moderate commute times.
Moderate Commutes — Most commutes fall between 15 and 30 minutes.
Car Reliance — Private car use is common for commuting.
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 38.1% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 84.3% |
| Carpool Rate | 13.1% |
Homes for sale near 44142
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Brook Park City Center?
The median home price is $205,447, more expensive than 38.4% of Ohio neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
Vacancy rate is 3.7%, lower than 74.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.