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Brownsville
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Brownsville

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Brownsville is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 2,462. Brownsville is in Fayette County. Living in Brownsville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many retirees live in Brownsville and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Brownsville...
    Population
    2,462
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $51,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $669
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      89.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      89.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      357.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      759.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      89.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      46%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Brownsville

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $27,271
    National
    $69,021
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