Living in Brecknock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brecknock · Census data 2020–2024
Brecknock has 7,644 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $99,238 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $348,100, the median rent is $1,616/month.
Brecknock at a glance
- Population
- 7,644
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,238State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $348,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,616/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Brecknock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brecknock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brecknock the median home value is $348,100, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,616 per month, which is 12.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,807 a month in housing costs.
Brecknock median household income
The median household income in Brecknock is $99,238 and the income per person is $38,243. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Brecknock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,675
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.91
Brecknock demographics
- Population
- 7,644
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 2,624
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brecknock ›
Education in Brecknock
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Brecknock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brecknock
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Brecknock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecknock | 7,644 | $99,238 | $348,100 | $1,616 |
| Bowmansville | 2,959 | $107,381 | $341,000 | $1,445 |
| Fivepointville | 904 | $71,692 | $320,500 | — |
| Terre Hill | 1,004 | $63,750 | $279,200 | $1,240 |
| Swartzville | 1,799 | $97,353 | $294,700 | — |
| Adamstown | 2,023 | $117,554 | $278,500 | $1,231 |
| Brecknock | 4,624 | $129,432 | $353,300 | $1,219 |
| Alleghenyville | 932 | $137,813 | $387,900 | — |
| East Cocalico | 10,949 | $96,875 | $306,900 | $1,227 |
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What is the median household income in Brecknock, PA?
The median household income in Brecknock is $99,238, 27% higher 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 Brecknock?
The median home value in Brecknock is $348,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Brecknock?
The median gross rent in Brecknock is $1,616 per month, about 12.4% of household income.
Is Brecknock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brecknock?
The median age in Brecknock is 38.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Brecknock?
The average commute to work in Brecknock is 23 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brecknock?
The unemployment rate in Brecknock is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brecknock?
21.4% of adults in Brecknock 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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