At a Glance
Median Income
$67,875
$29,456 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $200,878
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Browndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Browndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browndale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browndale residents earn a median household income of $67,875 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,456. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browndale is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,878. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
27.4% of adults in Browndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population740
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,875
Per Capita$29,456
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$200,878
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,592 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.