Foster Brook, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,019 Population 323/sq mi density
$69,659 Median Income $47,947 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $112,201 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,659 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $709/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Foster Brook, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,659
7% below
$47,947 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $112,201
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Foster Brook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Foster Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
39%
Rent
61%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Foster Brook a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Foster Brook residents earn a median household income of $69,659 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,947. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Foster Brook is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,201. Median rent is $709/month, with 51.0% 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 1947.

Education

29.5% of adults in Foster Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Foster Brook has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,019
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,659
Per Capita$47,947
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$709
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$112,201
Housing Units529
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation1,892 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Foster Brook was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.