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Briar Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
896 Population 543/sq mi density
$34,643 Median Income $17,340 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $200,640 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 2,687 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Briar Creek, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,643
54% below
$17,340 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $200,640
Median Rent
$645/mo
45% below
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
39% below
2,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
43.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
46%
Home Value
58%
Rent
55%
Poverty
348%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
500%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Briar Creek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.

Safety & Crime

Briar Creek reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,687/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population896
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,643
Per Capita$17,340
Unemployment18.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent233/100K
Property2,687/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.