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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,871 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,111 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.02% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $87,000 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.02% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 709.2/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 709.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0315°N, 79.8917°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |