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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,929 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,399 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.09% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $87,700 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $105,996 |
| Census Median Rent | $712 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.09% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 123.6/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.9/100K |
| Assault | 92.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,039.6/100K |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 278.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,761.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 849 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6080°N, 79.7400°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,280/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |