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Browndale, PA

Pennsylvania

Browndale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 740. Residents earn $67,875 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
740 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$67,875 Median Income $29,456 per capita
$138,400 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,875 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,875
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,400
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population740
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,875
Per Capita$29,456
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,652M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden22.5%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,592 ft (485 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Libraries7

Is Browndale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Browndale receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Browndale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Browndale is $67,875, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Browndale is $138,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Browndale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 69.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Browndale has a population of 740 with a density of 1,194 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 4.3% Black.

Population

740
Total Population
1,194
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Browndale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Browndale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Browndale is $67,875, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Browndale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,875
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,456
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$70,718

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,445
County GDP$2,652M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare133
Retail199
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Browndale is $138,400, 51% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,400
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Effective Rate5.04%
Browndale has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall69.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,592 ft (485 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,194/sq mi
Coordinates41.6549°N, 75.4557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.1-point margin. 90.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.2%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 37.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,194/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.1%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities133
Restaurants164
Retail Stores199

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

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