At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$40,359 per capita
Home Value
$53,400
Zillow: $56,695
Median Rent
$567/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Braddock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Braddock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Braddock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Braddock residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,359. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% 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 North Braddock is $53,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,695. Median rent is $567/month, with 31.1% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
North Braddock reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in North Braddock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Braddock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,255
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density2,856/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$40,359
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,400
Rent$567
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$56,695
Housing Units2,701
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary124/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
North Braddock was founded in 1897.
The median home in North Braddock was built in 1944.
13.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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