Brownstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Brownstown, PA
At a Glance
How Brownstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brownstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brownstown residents earn a median household income of $50,804 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,062. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownstown is $75,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,148. Median rent is $650/month, with 19.2% 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 1938.
Education
19.3% of adults in Brownstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.