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Brentwood, PA


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Brentwood, Pennsylvania

Brentwood, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 5 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 10,466.

The People and Families of Brentwood

In Brentwood, about 50% of adults are married. Brentwood offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brentwood had a median family income of $48,552.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brentwood gave more campaign money ($5) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brentwood Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Brentwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Brentwood, 80% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrentwood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Brentwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Brentwood Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, PA

Comparing Brentwood 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 Citizens85
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime76

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