Living in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Brownsville · Census data 2020–2024
West Brownsville has 1,100 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $64,449 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $82,800, the median rent is $760/month.
West Brownsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Brownsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,100
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,449State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $82,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Brownsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Brownsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Brownsville the median home value is $82,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
West Brownsville median household income
The median household income in West Brownsville is $64,449 and the income per person is $32,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Brownsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 536
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
West Brownsville demographics
- Population
- 1,100
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 487
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Brownsville ›
Education in West Brownsville
19.2% of adults 25 and older in West Brownsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Brownsville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
West Brownsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brownsville | 1,100 | $64,449 | $82,800 | $760 |
| Brownsville | 2,412 | $31,810 | $69,400 | $670 |
| Hiller | 1,536 | $78,015 | $121,300 | $1,299 |
| California | 4,864 | $48,606 | $152,200 | $806 |
| Coal Center | 101 | $41,250 | $81,700 | $979 |
| Newell | 582 | $49,750 | $115,300 | $980 |
| Elco | 280 | $83,224 | $159,400 | $1,125 |
| Roscoe | 567 | $68,289 | $110,300 | $890 |
| Centerville | 3,235 | $71,250 | $120,600 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in West Brownsville, PA?
The median household income in West Brownsville is $64,449, 17% 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 West Brownsville?
The median home value in West Brownsville is $82,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Brownsville?
The median gross rent in West Brownsville is $760 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is West Brownsville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in West Brownsville?
The median age in West Brownsville is 44.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Brownsville?
The average commute to work in West Brownsville is 24 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Brownsville?
The unemployment rate in West Brownsville is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Brownsville?
19.2% of adults in West Brownsville 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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