Living in Braddock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braddock · Census data 2020–2024
Braddock has 2,039 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $37,813 (52% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $50,000, the median rent is $689/month.
Braddock at a glance
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 31.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $37,813State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $50,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $689/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Braddock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 33.6%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Braddock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braddock the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $676 a month in housing costs.
Braddock median household income
The median household income in Braddock is $37,813 and the income per person is $15,500. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Braddock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,017
- Owner-occupied
- 34.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.1%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.70
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Braddock has many vacation and second homes.
Braddock demographics
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braddock ›
Education in Braddock
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Braddock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braddock
- Unemployment rate
- 33.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 22%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
Braddock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| North Braddock | 4,219 | $34,564 | $66,100 | $695 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
| Braddock Hills | 1,629 | $39,981 | $129,800 | $477 |
| Rankin | 1,793 | $48,145 | $95,000 | $599 |
| Swissvale | 8,418 | $60,341 | $147,000 | $1,136 |
| East Pittsburgh | 2,121 | $38,561 | $59,600 | $821 |
| Chalfant | 768 | $59,120 | $120,000 | $799 |
| Forest Hills | 6,286 | $89,688 | $200,700 | $1,068 |
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What is the median household income in Braddock, PA?
The median household income in Braddock is $37,813, 52% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Braddock?
The median home value in Braddock is $50,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Braddock?
The median gross rent in Braddock is $689 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Braddock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 33.6%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Braddock?
The median age in Braddock is 31.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Braddock?
The average commute to work in Braddock is 31 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braddock?
The unemployment rate in Braddock is 33.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braddock?
6.5% of adults in Braddock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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