At a Glance
Median Income
$37,050
$30,254 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $159,307
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Brave Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brave's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brave a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brave residents earn a median household income of $37,050 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,254. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brave is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,307. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
10.8% of adults in Brave hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,050
Per Capita$30,254
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$159,307
Housing Units66
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brave was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.