Broad Top City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 632/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $35,310 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $171,768 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.8% 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

Broad Top City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,333
9% below
$35,310 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
62% below
Zillow: $171,768
Median Rent
$764/mo
34% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Broad Top City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
38%
Rent
66%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broad Top City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Broad Top City residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,310. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% 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 Broad Top City is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,768. Median rent is $764/month, with 28.1% 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 1973.

Education

10.1% of adults in Broad Top City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$35,310
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$764
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$171,768
Housing Units186
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,987 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute57 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Broad Top City was founded in 1868.
The median home in Broad Top City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% 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.