Bradford Woods is a residential borough in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The Borough's primary income sources are earned income taxes (23% of total revenue) and real estate taxes (28% of total revenue). Other smaller revenue sources include deed transfer tax, sales tax, and liquid fuels tax. In 2024, the Borough was awarded $608,940 in grants to fund stormwater projects.

Expenditures correspond with the borough’s responsibility to provide services for its residents. Public safety and roads are consistently the largest expenses for the Borough.

The Borough of Bradford Woods avoids taking on debt, and currently operates from a debt-free position.

The Borough has a policy of holding a minimum of $180,000 in emergency reserve funds, representing about three months of expenses.

In addition, the Borough of Bradford Woods has completed a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to meet emerging challenges in the Borough and create projects that are needed to maintain it. It can be found here.