West Brownsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Brownsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,057. Residents earn $65,871 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,057 Population 813/sq mi density
$65,871 Median Income $32,111 per capita
$87,000 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,871 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,871
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,000
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

How West Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,057
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,871
Per Capita$32,111
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property709/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation1,039 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Libraries22

Is West Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Brownsville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. West Brownsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Brownsville is $65,871, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Brownsville is $87,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

West Brownsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 709 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Brownsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Brownsville has a population of 1,057 with a density of 813 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%).

Population

1,057
Total Population
813
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.7%
Female 61.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Brownsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Brownsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Brownsville is $65,871, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: West Brownsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,871
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,111
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in West Brownsville is $87,000, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,000
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% 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-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate7.02%

Health Metrics: West Brownsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access89.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,116
West Brownsville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 709 per 100,000 (64% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: West Brownsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property709.2/100K
64% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft709.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
West Brownsville 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 is 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,039 ft (317 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density813/sq mi
Coordinates40.0315°N, 79.8917°W
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density813/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home6.7%

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