At a Glance
Median Income
$50,500
$33,849 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
Zillow: $189,731
Median Rent
$760/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.5% smoking rate
How Brayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brayton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brayton residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,849. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brayton is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,731. Median rent is $760/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.0% of adults in Brayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brayton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$33,849
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,400
Rent$760
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$189,731
Housing Units64
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,271 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Brayton was founded in 1878.
The median home in Brayton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.