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Brave, PA

Pennsylvania

Brave is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 119. Residents earn $37,050 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
119 Population 209/sq mi density
$37,050 Median Income $30,254 per capita
$106,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,050 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,050
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,300
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Brave Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population119
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,050
Per Capita$30,254
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,624M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units66
Rent Burden25.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation964 ft (294 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries2

Is Brave a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brave receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Brave offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brave is $37,050, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brave is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brave experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Brave has a population of 119 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 29.9 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

119
Total Population
209
People / sq mi
29.9yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63%
Female 37%

Race & Ethnicity

Brave vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brave vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brave is $37,050, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Brave vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,050
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,254
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
IRS Avg AGI$82,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,624M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare117
Retail107
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brave is $106,300, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,300
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.1%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Effective Rate4.83%
Brave has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation964 ft (294 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates39.7256°N, 80.2602°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.8-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+79.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants62
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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