At a Glance
Median Income
$83,021
$38,851 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $108,607
Median Rent
$825/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.5% smoking rate
How Brookside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookside residents earn a median household income of $83,021 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookside is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,607. Median rent is $825/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.7% of adults in Brookside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population673
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density3,959/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,021
Per Capita$38,851
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$825
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$108,607
Housing Units323
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation654 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookside was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.