Living in North Braddock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Braddock · Census data 2020–2024
North Braddock has 4,219 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $34,564 (56% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $66,100, the median rent is $695/month.
North Braddock at a glance
- Population
- 4,219
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $34,564State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $66,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Braddock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Braddock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Braddock the median home value is $66,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $919 a month in housing costs.
North Braddock median household income
The median household income in North Braddock is $34,564 and the income per person is $32,224. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Braddock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,652
- Owner-occupied
- 47.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.7%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 1.97
North Braddock demographics
- Population
- 4,219
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 2,142
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Braddock ›
Education in North Braddock
14.1% of adults 25 and older in North Braddock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Braddock
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 56.4%
- Public transit
- 15.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
North Braddock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Braddock | 4,219 | $34,564 | $66,100 | $695 |
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| East Pittsburgh | 2,121 | $38,561 | $59,600 | $821 |
| Braddock Hills | 1,629 | $39,981 | $129,800 | $477 |
| Chalfant | 768 | $59,120 | $120,000 | $799 |
| Forest Hills | 6,286 | $89,688 | $200,700 | $1,068 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | $1,070 |
| Rankin | 1,793 | $48,145 | $95,000 | $599 |
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What is the median household income in North Braddock, PA?
The median household income in North Braddock is $34,564, 56% 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 North Braddock?
The median home value in North Braddock is $66,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Braddock?
The median gross rent in North Braddock is $695 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is North Braddock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
What is the median age in North Braddock?
The median age in North Braddock is 42.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Braddock?
The average commute to work in North Braddock is 31 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Braddock?
The unemployment rate in North Braddock is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Braddock?
14.1% of adults in North 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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