At a Glance
Median Income
$70,800
$22,793 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
Zillow: $660,010
Bachelor's Degree+
66.7%
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
73.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
7.7% smoking rate
How Brecon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brecon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brecon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brecon residents earn a median household income of $70,800 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,793. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 73.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brecon is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,010. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
66.7% of adults in Brecon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brecon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population696
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density1,055/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born33.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,800
Per Capita$22,793
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty73.9%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$660,010
Housing Units271
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation871 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.7%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Brecon was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
33.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.