The Town FilesBradford County, Pennsylvania
59,858 people. The median home is worth $187,500 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $63,675.
Towns in Bradford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayre | 5,461 | $169,500 | $50,801 | 40.4 |
| Athens | 5,184 | $208,300 | $72,237 | 40.4 |
| Athens | 3,267 | $167,200 | $53,000 | 47.0 |
| Towanda | 2,798 | $166,900 | $60,888 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Bradford County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $901 | $996 |
| Median household income | $63,675 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
22,333 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,112 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 676 storm events in Bradford County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bradford County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).