Braddock, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
1,979 Population
$24,489 Median Income
$57,300 Home Value
$1,055 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
33.7 yrs Median Age
7.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
1.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population1,979
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density3,534/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupBlack 74.8%

Economy

1.1/5
Median Income$24,489
Per Capita Income$16,242
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty Rate37.8%
County GDP$132,892M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$57,300
Zillow Value$56,695
Median Rent$1,055
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul30° / 74°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)72

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Work From Home0.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Braddock Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$24,489
Home Value$57,300
Median Rent$1,055
Poverty Rate37.8%
Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
Unemployment20.0%
Avg Temperature52.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,979
Population Density3,534 per sq mi
Median Age33.7 years
Male51.0%
Female49.0%
Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21.5% Black 74.8% Hispanic 2.3% Other 1.4%
White21.5%
Black or African American74.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.4%

Language

English Only96.3%
Spanish Speakers3.7%
English 96.3% Spanish 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability32.9%
Health Insurance95.5%

Income

67% below avg
Median Household Income$24,489
Per Capita Income$16,242
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,506
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate20.0%
Poverty Rate37.8%
Total Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,345
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Retail Stores3,982
Manufacturing940
Total Establishments36,316

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,345 Healthcare 4,791 Retail 3,982 Manufacturing 940

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$94,625
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,851

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.0 min
Work From Home0.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

80% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$57,300
Zillow Home Value Index$56,695

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied28.2%

Rental Costs

9% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,055
Zillow Rent Index$960

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,851
Effective Tax Rate (est.)15.45%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.5%
Premature Death Rate8,412 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4,791
Restaurants (County)3,345

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)83

Temperature

30°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Land Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,534 per sq mi
Latitude40.4017°
Longitude-79.8686°
County FIPS42003

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Democrat +20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
High School+94.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,534 per sq mi
Land Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)72

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)83

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