Brisbin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
350 Population 493/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $25,423 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $120,861 Zillow
$1,268 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 13.3% 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

Brisbin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$25,423 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
57% below
Zillow: $120,861
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
9% above
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Brisbin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brisbin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
43%
Rent
109%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brisbin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brisbin residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,423. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brisbin is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,861. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 28.4% 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 1974.

Education

19.7% of adults in Brisbin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population350
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$25,423
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$1,268
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$120,861
Housing Units161
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,534 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Brisbin was founded in 1854.
The median home in Brisbin was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.