Pennsylvania
Foster Brook is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,019. Residents earn $69,659 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Foster Brook receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Foster Brook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Foster Brook is $69,659, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Foster Brook is $109,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $709 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Foster Brook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,659 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,947 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,753 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,061 |
| County GDP | $2,212M |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Healthcare | 129 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,644 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.26% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $109,100 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $709 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,644 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.26% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,782/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,892 ft (577 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9834°N, 78.6024°W |
| County FIPS | 42083 |
Winner: Republican by 47.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.6% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Retail Stores | 149 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |