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Brownsville, PA


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Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 29 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Brownsville has a population of 2,804.

The People and Families of Brownsville

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

The government tells us that Brownsville 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, Brownsville had a median family income of $32,662.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brownsville Housing

In Brownsville, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Brownsville rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Brownsville.

Commuting

In Brownsville, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrownsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrownsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Brownsville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Brownsville, PA

Comparing Brownsville 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built11
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