Brodheadsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Brodheadsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,580. Residents earn $118,602 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,580 Population 369/sq mi density
$118,602 Median Income $36,897 per capita
$264,000 Home Value $345,164 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$118,602 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,000 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,602
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $264,000
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.9%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,580
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,602
Per Capita$36,897
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$345,164

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation761 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+85.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute36 min
Libraries10

Is Brodheadsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brodheadsville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Brodheadsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brodheadsville is $118,602, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Brodheadsville among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brodheadsville is $264,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brodheadsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Brodheadsville has a population of 1,580 with a density of 369 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 8% Black.

Population

1,580
Total Population
369
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brodheadsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.0%
33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brodheadsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brodheadsville is $118,602, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Brodheadsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,602
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,897
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Brodheadsville is $264,000, 6% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $345,164.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,000
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$345,164
Median List Price$275,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$275,000
$/Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio91.5%
Price Drops60.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.83%

Health Metrics: Brodheadsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748

Crime Rates: Brodheadsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Brodheadsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates40.9284°N, 75.4019°W
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.9%
1% above US avg
High School+85.7%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density369/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

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