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Browndale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
740 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$67,875 Median Income $29,456 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $200,878 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 2,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Browndale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,875
10% below
$29,456 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
51% below
Zillow: $200,878
Violent Crime
163/100K
57% below
2,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Browndale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.7% (53% 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).

Safety & Crime

Browndale reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,670/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population740
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,875
Per Capita$29,456
Unemployment1.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent163/100K
Property2,670/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.