At a Glance
Median Income
$60,432
$32,531 per capita
Home Value
$143,700
Zillow: $165,564
Median Rent
$822/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brentwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brentwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brentwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brentwood residents earn a median household income of $60,432 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,531. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brentwood is $143,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,564. Median rent is $822/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Brentwood reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,033/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Brentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brentwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,927
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density6,846/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,432
Per Capita$32,531
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,700
Rent$822
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$165,564
Housing Units4,897
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,033/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,224 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Brentwood was founded in 1915.
The median home in Brentwood was built in 1948.
12.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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