Bradford Woods is a small town of 1,235 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $165,568
and a 0.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bradford Woods stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bradford Woods is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bradford Woods 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
Bradford Woods's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bradford Woods costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bradford Woods, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$448,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$531
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$165,568
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bradford Woods'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
Bradford Woods is served primarily by North Allegheny SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bradford Woods, PA
National Avg
School District
North Allegheny SD
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
71.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bradford Woods sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Bradford Woods's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bradford Woods roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $448,000 and median rent is $531/month.
Bradford Woods'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 Bradford Woods are operated by North Allegheny SD.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 71.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bradford Woods, PA has a population of 1,235, a median household income of $165,568, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%.
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.
Bradford Woods averages 35.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bradford Woods, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15015.
The population of Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania is 1,235 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bradford Woods: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $448,000, median household income $165,568, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradford Woods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
