Pennsylvania
Brockway is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,044. Residents earn $54,293 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brockway receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brockway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brockway is $54,293, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brockway is $125,200, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 484 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,453 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brockway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,293 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,231 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,272 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 960 |
| County GDP | $1,830M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $125,200 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,949 |
| Census Median Rent | $726 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,322 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,196/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Total Violent | 484.3/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 484.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,452.8/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 242.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,162.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 12% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2471°N, 78.7924°W |
| County FIPS | 42047 |
Winner: Republican by 47 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |