Brewster is a village in southwestern Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code44613

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Living in Brewster

Housing in Brewster

$172K▲ 2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brewster home is worth about $172,000, up 2% in a year, 31% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Brewster

Safety Grade B

Brewster reports less crime per resident than 61% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Brewster 4.3

Ohio 2.9

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Brewster 7.6

Ohio 14.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Brewster

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Most working residents leave Brewster for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Massillon (11%), Canton (7%) and Jackson (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Massillon

11%

Canton

Jackson

Akron

7%Work in townlive and work in Brewster 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 917Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Brewster

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 4▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care all close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.4%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethOH 15.3% · better 10.5%More adults with COPDOH 8% · worse

Care nearby

Aultman Orrville HospitalOrrville · 11.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Massillon Professional BuildingMassillon · 8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brewster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brewster →

Natural hazards in Brewster

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

1Does Brewster flood?paid flood claims since 1979 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Brewster

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brewster →

Climate in Brewster

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Brewster has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter

60° / 39°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

63° / 42°Fall