At a Glance
Median Income
$114,750
$57,644 per capita
Home Value
$532,200
Zillow: $559,387
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
8.5% smoking rate
How Braddock Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braddock Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braddock Heights a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braddock Heights residents earn a median household income of $114,750 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,644. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braddock Heights is $532,200 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,387. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
41.9% of adults in Braddock Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braddock Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,606
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,750
Per Capita$57,644
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A
Home Value$532,200
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$559,387
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Braddock Heights was built in 1973.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.