Honey Brook, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Honey Brook is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,089. Residents earn $95,694 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,089 Population 4,352/sq mi density
$95,694 Median Income $40,192 per capita
$255,300 Home Value $451,631 Zillow
$1,160 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,694 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K (85% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,694
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $255,300
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 57/100K
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,160
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,089
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,352/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,694
Per Capita$40,192
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$1,160
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$451,631

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property57/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation742 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Is Honey Brook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Honey Brook receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Honey Brook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Honey Brook is $95,694, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Honey Brook is $255,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Honey Brook is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 57 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 57 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Honey Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Honey Brook has a population of 2,089 with a density of 4,352 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%).

Population

2,089
Total Population
4,352
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Honey Brook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Honey Brook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Honey Brook is $95,694, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Honey Brook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,694
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,192
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Honey Brook is $255,300, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,160 (0% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $451,631.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,300
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$451,631

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,160
0% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%

Health Metrics: Honey Brook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Honey Brook has a violent crime rate of 57 per 100,000 residents, 85% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 57 per 100,000 (97% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Honey Brook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent56.6/100K
85% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault56.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property56.6/100K
97% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft56.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Honey Brook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation742 ft (226 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density4,352/sq mi
Coordinates40.0936°N, 75.9108°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,352/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home12.1%

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