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West brownsville, PA

West brownsville, PA.

Population: 7,363 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West brownsville, PA is $96,665 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,000 after a median 96.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$96,665

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

96.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$96,665
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+9.5%
10-year appreciation
+48.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$98,568
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$119,000
Median list price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$103
1-year sale-price change
+32.2%
Median days on market
96.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-2.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Brownsville Area MS, Brownsville Area HS, Brownsville Area El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,120
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Muddy Creek Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-184 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Housing built before 1970
75.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,409
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,978
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West brownsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$96,665$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$119,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market97 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,409$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West brownsville, PA?
$96,665.
What is the median sale price in West brownsville, PA?
$119,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West brownsville, PA?
Median days on market: 96.5 days.
What is typical rent in West brownsville, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $980/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West brownsville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is West brownsville, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in West brownsville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West brownsville, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West brownsville, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West brownsville, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West brownsville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West brownsville, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West brownsville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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