What are the schools like in Brockway, PA?

Brockway is served primarily by Brockway Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Brockway?

The median household income in Brockway, PA is $47,404 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Brockway, PA?

Brockway has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Brockway, PA affordable or expensive?

Brockway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brockway is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,600 and the median rent is $748 per month.

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

Brockway has a violent crime rate of 44.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 89.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brockway, PA a Good Place to Live?

Brockway is a small town of 2,192 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,404 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Brockway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brockway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brockway 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: 91.4

Brockway's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brockway costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brockway, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$748	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,404	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brockway's violent crime rate is 44.9 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.9 /100k

Property Crime

89.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brockway is served primarily by Brockway Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brockway, PA	National Avg
School District	Brockway Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brockway sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 52.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brockway, PA
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	52.7"

Demographics

Metric	Brockway, PA	National Avg
Population	2,192	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crenshaw, PA 2 mi Treasure Lake, PA 7 mi Falls Creek, PA 7 mi DuBois, PA 9 mi Oklahoma, PA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Brockway

Brockway, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15824

Brockway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brockway, PA affordable or expensive?

Brockway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brockway roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,600 and median rent is $748/month.

What is the crime rate in Brockway, PA?

Brockway's violent crime rate is 44.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 89.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brockway?

Public schools in Brockway are operated by Brockway Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brockway, PA a good place to live?

Brockway, PA has a population of 2,192, a median household income of $47,404, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Brockway?

Brockway averages 31.5°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 52.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brockway?

Brockway, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15824.

What is the population of Brockway?

The population of Brockway, Pennsylvania is 2,192 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brockway?

Key numbers for living in Brockway: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,600, median household income $47,404, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brockway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.