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Bruin, PA

Pennsylvania

Bruin is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 409. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
409 Population 224/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $44,579 per capita
$153,400 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,400
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Bruin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population409
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$44,579
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units189
Rent Burden20.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Libraries5

Is Bruin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bruin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bruin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bruin is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bruin is $153,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 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.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bruin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bruin has a population of 409 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 46.9 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

409
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
46.9yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bruin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bruin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bruin is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bruin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,579
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bruin is $153,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,400
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$42
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio60.2%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.7%
Housing Units189
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
Bruin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates41.0544°N, 79.7273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 90.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.7%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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