At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$29,946 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $197,375
Median Rent
$966/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
2,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Browntown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Browntown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browntown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browntown residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,946. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browntown is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,375. Median rent is $966/month, with 32.1% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Browntown reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,882/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Browntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Browntown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,660
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density3,609/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$29,946
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$966
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units610
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property2,882/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Browntown was built in 1960.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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