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Brackenridge is a small town of 3,214 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,388
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brackenridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brackenridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brackenridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Brackenridge's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brackenridge costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brackenridge, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,388
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brackenridge's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brackenridge is served primarily by Highlands SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brackenridge, PA
National Avg
School District
Highlands SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brackenridge sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Brackenridge's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brackenridge roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,600 and median rent is $694/month.
Brackenridge's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brackenridge are operated by Highlands SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brackenridge, PA has a population of 3,214, a median household income of $49,388, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brackenridge averages 36.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brackenridge, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15014, 15065.
The population of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania is 3,214 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brackenridge: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $84,600, median household income $49,388, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brackenridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
