At a Glance
Median Income
$71,000
$44,579 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
Zillow: $147,939
Median Rent
$810/mo
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Bruin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bruin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bruin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bruin residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,579. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bruin is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,939. Median rent is $810/month, with 20.3% 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 1949.
Education
11.6% of adults in Bruin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bruin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$44,579
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$810
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$147,939
Housing Units189
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bruin was founded in 1901.
The median home in Bruin was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.