At a Glance
Median Income
$124,167
$51,894 per capita
Home Value
$299,600
Zillow: $486,874
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
12.1% smoking rate
How Branchville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Branchville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Branchville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Branchville residents earn a median household income of $124,167 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,894. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Branchville is $299,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,874. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
24.3% of adults in Branchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Branchville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population724
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,167
Per Capita$51,894
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$299,600
Rent$1,607
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$486,874
Housing Units397
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation552 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Branchville was built in 1938.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.