What are the schools like in Braddock, PA?

School district data for Braddock is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Braddock?

The median household income in Braddock, PA is $27,212 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 29.4%.

What is the weather like in Braddock, PA?

Braddock has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

Braddock, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Braddock, PA affordable or expensive?

Braddock's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Braddock is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $43,800 and the median rent is $912 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Braddock, PA?

Braddock has a violent crime rate of 186.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Braddock, PA a Good Place to Live?

Braddock is a small town of 1,814 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $27,212 and a 29.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Braddock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Braddock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Braddock 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

Braddock's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Braddock costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Braddock, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$43,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,212	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Braddock'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

Metric	Braddock, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Braddock sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Braddock, PA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Braddock, PA	National Avg
Population	1,814	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	29.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	79.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Braddock, PA 1 mi Whitaker, PA 1 mi Braddock Hills, PA 1 mi Rankin, PA 1 mi Swissvale, PA 2 mi

Braddock vs Other Cities

Braddock, PA vs North Braddock, PA Braddock, PA vs Whitaker, PA Braddock, PA vs Braddock Hills, PA Braddock, PA vs Rankin, PA Braddock, PA vs Swissvale, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braddock, PA affordable or expensive?

Braddock's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Braddock roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $43,800 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Braddock, PA?

Braddock'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.

What are the schools like in Braddock?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Braddock, PA a good place to live?

Braddock, PA has a population of 1,814, a median household income of $27,212, and an unemployment rate of 29.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Braddock?

Braddock averages 37.6°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Braddock?

The population of Braddock, Pennsylvania is 1,814 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Braddock?

Key numbers for living in Braddock: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $43,800, median household income $27,212, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braddock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.