The Town FilesBradford Woods, Pennsylvania
Borough in Allegheny County · population 1,183 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $508,300
- Household income
- $153,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 48.3
Bradford Woods is a borough of 1,183 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $508,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Bradford Woods ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bradford Woods is worth $508,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $153,125, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $556 a month. 95.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bradford Woods | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $508,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $556 | $996 |
| Median household income | $153,125 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bradford Woods
| People | Bradford Woods | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 31.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Bradford Woods
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 38.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bradford Woods since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 80 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Allegheny County since 1996
Allegheny County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Allegheny County
Allegheny County had 670,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,297 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Bradford Woods itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Bradford Woods
2 public schools with 1,144 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall El Sch | K-5 | 808 | 15.5 |
| Bradford Woods El Sch | K-5 | 336 | 13.4 |
Towns near Bradford Woods
- Marshall, PA1.6 mi · 10,080 people · home $509,900
- Pine, PA2.3 mi · 14,691 people · home $579,700
- Franklin Park, PA3.2 mi · 15,479 people · home $485,600
- Seven Fields, PA3.6 mi · 2,919 people · home $409,700
- McCandless, PA4.9 mi · 29,698 people · home $350,100
- Cranberry, PA5.2 mi · 33,096 people · home $421,300
- Sewickley Hills, PA5.3 mi · 689 people · home $486,400
- Mars, PA5.4 mi · 1,458 people · home $294,100
Bradford Woods questions
Is Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bradford Woods scores better for retirees than 67% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 33%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Bradford Woods?
The median owner-occupied home in Bradford Woods is valued at $508,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $153,125, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $556 a month.
What is the weather like in Bradford Woods?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.5 inches of precipitation a year and 19.8 inches of snow.
Does Bradford Woods get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bradford Woods since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)