At a Glance
Median Income
$144,865
$56,720 per capita
Home Value
$419,600
Zillow: $591,588
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.6%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brass Castle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brass Castle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brass Castle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brass Castle residents earn a median household income of $144,865 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,720. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brass Castle is $419,600 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,588. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Brass Castle reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
59.6% of adults in Brass Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brass Castle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,844
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$144,865
Per Capita$56,720
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$419,600
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$591,588
Housing Units565
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.6%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Brass Castle was built in 1962.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.