Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Brownsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,539. Residents earn $28,656 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brownsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Brownsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brownsville is $28,656, 62% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 30.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Brownsville is $63,900, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brownsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,656 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.56% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $63,900 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.56% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0189°N, 79.8900°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,591/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |