Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
North Braddock is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,255. Residents earn $36,563 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Braddock receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. North Braddock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in North Braddock is $36,563, 51% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in North Braddock is $53,400, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
North Braddock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 248 per 100,000, 87% below the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
North Braddock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,563 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 16.57% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $53,400 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $79,900 |
| Median List Price | $79,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $21 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $567 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 16.57% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 62.1/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 20.7/100K |
| Total Property | 248.5/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 124.2/100K |
| Theft | 82.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,179 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4017°N, 79.8537°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,856/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |