Long Branch, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
457 Population 143/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $36,344 per capita
$135,500 Home Value $99,364 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Branch, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$36,344 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
52% below
Zillow: $99,364
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Long Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
48%
Rent
62%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Branch a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Long Branch residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,344. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Long Branch is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,364. Median rent is $725/month, with 23.3% 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 1960.

Education

27.5% of adults in Long Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long Branch has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population457
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$36,344
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$725
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$99,364
Housing Units215
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,151 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Long Branch was founded in 1893.
The median home in Long Branch was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.