Brookville is a small town of 3,974 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,807
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brookville 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brookville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brookville 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: 90.7
Brookville's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brookville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brookville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$662
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,807
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brookville's violent crime rate is 231.1 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.1 /100k
Property Crime
333.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brookville is served primarily by Brookville Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brookville, PA
National Avg
School District
Brookville Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brookville sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Brookville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brookville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,500 and median rent is $662/month.
Brookville's violent crime rate is 231.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 333.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brookville are operated by Brookville Area SD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brookville, PA has a population of 3,974, a median household income of $57,807, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Brookville averages 31.5°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brookville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15825.
The population of Brookville, Pennsylvania is 3,974 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brookville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $117,500, median household income $57,807, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
