Living in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broad Top City · Census data 2020–2024

Broad Top City has 391 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $70,272 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $111,200, the median rent is $756/month.

Broad Top City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Broad Top City at a glance

Population
391
Median age
51.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$70,272State: $77,971
Median home value
$111,200State: $254,500
Median rent
$756/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10%
Average commute
56 min

Is Broad Top City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.

Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 56 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Broad Top City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broad Top City the median home value is $111,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Broad Top City$111,200
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Broad Top City$756
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Broad Top City median household income

The median household income in Broad Top City is $70,272 and the income per person is $35,366. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Broad Top City$70,272
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Broad Top City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
180
Owner-occupied
86.2%
Renter-occupied
13.8%
Vacant
7.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.34

Broad Top City demographics

Population
391
Median age
51.2
Under 18
17.6%
65 and older
26.6%
Households
167
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broad Top City ›

Education in Broad Top City

10% of adults 25 and older in Broad Top City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Broad Top City10%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Broad Top City

Unemployment rate
2%State: 5.3%
Average commute
56 minState: 26 min
Work from home
2%
Drive alone
86.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82%

Broad Top City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Broad Top City391$70,272$111,200$756
Robertsdale199$40,938$77,900$792
Dudley191$54,375$83,500$1,167
Carbon220$63,125$145,800$775
Wood615$67,500$110,400$943
Todd837$70,625$197,100$646
Defiance316$90,694$87,400$644
Saxton791$31,875$119,600$685
Broad Top1,541$61,964$88,100$858

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Living in Broad Top City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Broad Top City, PA?

The median household income in Broad Top City is $70,272, 10% 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 Broad Top City?

The median home value in Broad Top City is $111,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Broad Top City?

The median gross rent in Broad Top City is $756 per month, about 26.9% of household income.

Is Broad Top City, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 56 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

What is the median age in Broad Top City?

The median age in Broad Top City is 51.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Broad Top City?

The average commute to work in Broad Top City is 56 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Broad Top City?

The unemployment rate in Broad Top City is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Broad Top City?

10% of adults in Broad Top City 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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