At a Glance
Median Income
$24,489
$16,242 per capita
Home Value
$57,300
Zillow: $56,695
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
2,278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
37.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Braddock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braddock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braddock a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braddock residents earn a median household income of $24,489 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,242. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.8% 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 Braddock is $57,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,695. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 43.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Braddock reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,278/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Braddock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braddock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,979
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density3,534/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,489
Per Capita$16,242
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty37.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,300
Rent$1,055
Ownership28.2%
Zillow$56,695
Housing Units1,043
Rent Burden43.0%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property2,278/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary617/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Braddock was founded in 1742.
The median home in Braddock was built in 1938.
28.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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