Brownsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Brownsville, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
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 8.8% (144% 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 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,300/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.