At a Glance
Median Income
$49,929
$31,399 per capita
Home Value
$87,700
Zillow: $120,658
Median Rent
$712/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Brackenridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brackenridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brackenridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brackenridge residents earn a median household income of $49,929 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,399. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brackenridge is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,658. Median rent is $712/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.6% of adults in Brackenridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population3,203
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density6,280/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,929
Per Capita$31,399
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent$712
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$120,658
Housing Units1,797
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation849 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Brackenridge was founded in 1901.
The median home in Brackenridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.