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Braddock Hills, PA


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Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania

Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 7 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Braddock Hills has a population of 1,998.

The People and Families of Braddock Hills

In Braddock Hills, about 42% of adults are married. Lots of people in Braddock Hills live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Braddock Hills features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Braddock Hills had a median family income of $40,517. Braddock Hills, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Braddock Hills Housing

In Braddock Hills, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Braddock Hills rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Braddock Hills, 85% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Braddock Hills use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

Braddock Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBraddock Hills Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Braddock Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Braddock Hills Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Braddock Hills Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Braddock Hills, PA

Comparing Braddock Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents810
Housing Recently Built49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes34
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