Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Browntown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,660. Residents earn $65,417 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Browntown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Browntown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Browntown is $65,417, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Browntown is $122,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Browntown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,417 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,946 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.35% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $122,500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $966 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.35% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3139°N, 75.7827°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,609/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |