What are the schools like in Browntown, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Browntown?

The median household income in Browntown, PA is $63,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Browntown, PA?

Browntown has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Browntown, PA affordable or expensive?

Browntown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Browntown is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,700 and the median rent is $893 per month.

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

Browntown has a violent crime rate of 135.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 516.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Browntown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Browntown is a small town of 1,476 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,438 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Browntown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Browntown 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: 93.0

Browntown's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Browntown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Browntown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$893	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Browntown's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.5 /100k

Property Crime

516.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Browntown, 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	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Browntown sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Browntown, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Browntown, PA	National Avg
Population	1,476	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yatesville, PA 1 mi Pittston, PA 1 mi Hughestown, PA 1 mi West Pittston, PA 1 mi Laflin, PA 2 mi

Browntown vs Other Cities

Browntown, PA vs Yatesville, PA Browntown, PA vs Pittston, PA Browntown, PA vs Hughestown, PA Browntown, PA vs West Pittston, PA Browntown, PA vs Laflin, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Browntown, PA affordable or expensive?

Browntown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Browntown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $135,700 and median rent is $893/month.

What is the crime rate in Browntown, PA?

Browntown's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Browntown?

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

Is Browntown, PA a good place to live?

Browntown, PA has a population of 1,476, a median household income of $63,438, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Browntown?

Browntown averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Browntown?

The population of Browntown, Pennsylvania is 1,476 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Browntown?

Key numbers for living in Browntown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $135,700, median household income $63,438, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Browntown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.