Brackenridge, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Brackenridge is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,203. Residents earn $49,929 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,203 Population 6,280/sq mi density
$49,929 Median Income $31,399 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $105,996 Zillow
$712 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,929 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,929
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,700
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 124/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $712
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Brackenridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,203
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density6,280/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,929
Per Capita$31,399
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent$712
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$105,996

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property2,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault93/100K
Burglary278/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation849 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Libraries72

Is Brackenridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brackenridge receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brackenridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brackenridge is $49,929, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brackenridge is $87,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Brackenridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,040 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brackenridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Brackenridge has a population of 3,203 with a density of 6,280 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 6.1% Black.

Population

3,203
Total Population
6,280
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Brackenridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brackenridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brackenridge is $49,929, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Brackenridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,929
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,399
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate10.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brackenridge is $87,700, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $712 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $105,996.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,700
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$105,996

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$712
39% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate10.09%

Health Metrics: Brackenridge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Brackenridge has a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,040 per 100,000 (4% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Brackenridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent123.6/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery30.9/100K
Assault92.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,039.6/100K
4% above US avg
Burglary278.1/100K
Theft1,761.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Brackenridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density6,280/sq mi
Coordinates40.6080°N, 79.7400°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,280/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home8.4%

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