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Broad Top City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Broad Top City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 430. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 632/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $35,310 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $171,211 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $764/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,333
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,900
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $764
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Broad Top City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population430
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$35,310
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute57 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$764
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$171,211
Housing Units186
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,987 ft (606 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute57 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries8

Is Broad Top City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Broad Top City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Broad Top City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Broad Top City is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Broad Top City is $107,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Broad Top City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Broad Top City has a population of 430 with a density of 632 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

430
Total Population
632
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Broad Top City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Broad Top City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Broad Top City is $68,333, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes.

Income: Broad Top City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,333
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,310
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% 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 Rate4.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time56.9 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Broad Top City is $107,900, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $764 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,211.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,900
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$171,211

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$764
34% below US avg
Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Housing Units186
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.49%
Broad Top City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,987 ft (606 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates40.2012°N, 78.1406°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 85.4% 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+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+89.0%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density632/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute56.9 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.4%

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