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Bruin, PA

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Population
401
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,104 ft
Median Home Value
$155,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$806/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,031
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bruin

Bruin is a quiet Butler County community of around 400 people, settled right along the Bear Creek valley. Founded in the 1830s, the borough has deep local roots and a simple layout centered on Route 268. The highway makes daily travel straightforward, connecting residents to Petrolia three miles to the south and Parker just four miles to the northeast.

Families moving here are served by the Karns City Area School District. There is plenty of open space and natural scenery to enjoy, from wooded hills to old rail routes with easy access to the Allegheny River corridor. It is a calm, friendly spot for anyone looking to settle down in rural Western Pennsylvania.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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