At a Glance
Median Income
$51,000
$28,586 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
Zillow: $263,601
Median Rent
$828/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.2% smoking rate
How Briarcliff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briarcliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briarcliff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briarcliff residents earn a median household income of $51,000 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,586. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Briarcliff is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,601. Median rent is $828/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
10.5% of adults in Briarcliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briarcliff has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,000
Per Capita$28,586
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A
Home Value$204,200
Rent$828
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$263,601
Housing Units102
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation705 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Briarcliff was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.