Briar Creek, PA

Briar Creek, PA

At a Glance

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)

Is Briar Creek a Good Place to Live?

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.

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