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Briar Creek, PA

Pennsylvania

Briar Creek is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 896. Residents earn $34,643 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
896 Population 543/sq mi density
$34,643 Median Income $17,340 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,643 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $645/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,643
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.0%
400% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 43.1%
248% higher than US avg

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

People

Population896
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,643
Per Capita$17,340
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty43.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$162,500
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units351
Rent Burden38.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation494 ft (151 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.2%
Libraries4

Is Briar Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Briar Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Briar Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Briar Creek is $34,643, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 43.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Briar Creek is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Briar Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 46.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Briar Creek has a population of 896 with a density of 543 people per square mile. The median age is 32.6 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%).

Population

896
Total Population
543
People / sq mi
32.6yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%
Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Briar Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Briar Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Briar Creek is $34,643, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Briar Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,643
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,340
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.0%
400% above US avg
Poverty Rate43.1%
248% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare191
Retail230
Manufacturing73

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Briar Creek is $162,500, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden38.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.6%
Housing Units351
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,387
25% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
Briar Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall46.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation494 ft (151 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates41.0492°N, 76.2840°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31-point margin. 81.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density543/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants170
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home4.4%

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