At a Glance
Median Income
$34,643
$17,340 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $200,640
Median Rent
$645/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
87.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Briar Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briar Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briar Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briar Creek residents earn a median household income of $34,643 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,340. 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Briar Creek is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,640. Median rent is $645/month, with 38.4% 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 1975.
Education
14.5% of adults in Briar Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population896
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,643
Per Capita$17,340
Unemployment
Poverty43.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A
Home Value$162,500
Rent$645
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$200,640
Housing Units351
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation494 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Briar Creek was founded in 1917.
The median home in Briar Creek was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.