Brownsville, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,539 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,656 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$63,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$426 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$535 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 3 6 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 32, PA State House District 52, PA
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Schools

Brownsville Area El Sch
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Brownsville Area MS
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Brownsville Area HS
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
California Area SHS
3 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Douglas Education Center
10 miles, NE • 1 star
Laurel Business Institute
12 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Monongahela Valley Hospital
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Uniontown Hospital
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Highlands Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Washington Health System Greene
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
31 miles, E • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
37 miles, N • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
102 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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