NEIGHBORHOOD
Brookline
Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 13,513 residents · 2.089 sq mi
The short version
Brookline has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $183,297. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Brookline; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,513
Population density
6,469 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,808
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,083
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Other services7.7%
Public administration6.3%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,297
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,373
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(11,870)
Black4.3%(575)
Hispanic / Latino3%(411)
Asian3%(402)
Other1.9%(255)
Diversity Score28.1%(3,791)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(11,870)
Black4.3%(575)
Hispanic / Latino3%(411)
Asian3%(402)
Other1.9%(255)
Diversity Score28.1%(3,791)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
8.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 13,513 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $73,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $183,297, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.
How educated are people in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 9.8% of people in Brookline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PittsburghDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024