Brookville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,959 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$56,215 Median Income $29,093 per capita
$128,400 Home Value $139,198 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
231 Violent Crime/100K 334 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,215 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brookville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,215
25% below
$29,093 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
54% below
Zillow: $139,198
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
39% below
334/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Brookville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
59%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brookville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brookville residents earn a median household income of $56,215 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,093. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brookville is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,198. Median rent is $690/month, with 31.3% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Brookville reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 334/100K.

Education

26.6% of adults in Brookville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brookville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,959
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,215
Per Capita$29,093
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,883M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$690
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$139,198
Housing Units1,943
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent231/100K
Property334/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,531/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,299 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Brookville was founded in 1796.
The median home in Brookville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.