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West Brownsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
West Brownsville, PA
At a Glance
How West Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Brownsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $65,871 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,111. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Brownsville is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,032. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.0% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
West Brownsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 709/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in West Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.