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Brownsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,539 Population 2,591/sq mi density
$28,656 Median Income $22,553 per capita
$63,900 Home Value $83,032 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,656 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,900 home value, $672/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,656
62% below
$22,553 per capita
Home Value
$63,900
77% below
Zillow: $83,032
Median Rent
$672/mo
42% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brownsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Home Value
23%
Rent
58%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $28,656 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,553. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownsville is $63,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,032. Median rent is $672/month, with 28.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Brownsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 709/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,539
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,591/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,656
Per Capita$22,553
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,900
Rent$672
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$83,032
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property709/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation911 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Brownsville was founded in 1785.
The median home in Brownsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.