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Brisbin, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Brisbin is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 350. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
350 Population 493/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $25,423 per capita
$120,800 Home Value
$1,268 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $1,268/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,083
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,800
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,268
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.4%
32% higher than US avg

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

People

Population350
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$25,423
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$1,268
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units161
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,534 ft (468 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband83.7%
Libraries8

Is Brisbin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brisbin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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. Brisbin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brisbin is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brisbin is $120,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brisbin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Brisbin has a population of 350 with a density of 493 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

350
Total Population
493
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Brisbin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brisbin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brisbin is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Brisbin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,083
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,423
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.8 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Brisbin is $120,800, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$101
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above US avg
Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%
Housing Units161
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.01%
Brisbin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,534 ft (468 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates40.8385°N, 78.3512°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 83.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density493/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.7%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.8 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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