Ambridge Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,394 Population 1,452/sq mi density
$72,574 Median Income $35,148 per capita
$163,800 Home Value $130,928 Zillow
$597 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,574 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $597/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ambridge Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,574
3% below
$35,148 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
42% below
Zillow: $130,928
Median Rent
$597/mo
49% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Ambridge Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ambridge Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
58%
Rent
51%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ambridge Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ambridge Heights residents earn a median household income of $72,574 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,148. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ambridge Heights is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,928. Median rent is $597/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

32.5% of adults in Ambridge Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ambridge Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population1,394
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,452/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,574
Per Capita$35,148
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$597
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$130,928
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+98.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.