The Town FilesUniversity of Pittsburgh Bradford, Pennsylvania
Community in McKean County · population 920 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 20.1
University of Pittsburgh Bradford is a community of 920 people in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How University of Pittsburgh Bradford 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
| Housing | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | — | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | — | 81.5% |
| Median year built | — | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | — | — |
Who lives in University of Pittsburgh Bradford
| People | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 0.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | — | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | — | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 11.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | — | 89.0% |
Weather in University of Pittsburgh Bradford
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University of Pittsburgh Bradford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 26, 2009 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 26, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 21, 1976.
Severe weather in McKean County since 1996
McKean County has been included in 13 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 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in McKean County
McKean County had 13,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in University of Pittsburgh Bradford itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Towns near University of Pittsburgh Bradford
- Bradford, PA2.0 mi · 7,849 people · home $85,600
- Bradford, PA2.0 mi · 4,793 people · home $171,900
- Foster, PA3.1 mi · 4,038 people · home $99,200
- Foster Brook, PA4.5 mi · 1,127 people · home $112,600
- Lewis Run, PA5.4 mi · 583 people · home $123,200
- Carrollton, NY7.9 mi · 1,207 people · home $96,200
- Lafayette, PA9.3 mi · 1,768 people · home $122,100
- Otto, PA9.7 mi · 1,516 people · home $102,400
University of Pittsburgh Bradford questions
Is University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, University of Pittsburgh Bradford scores better for retirees than 67% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 30%. 0.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.1).
What is the weather like in University of Pittsburgh Bradford?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 75.2 inches of snow.
Does University of Pittsburgh Bradford get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University of Pittsburgh Bradford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 26, 2009. 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)