Ambridge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,912 Population 4,639/sq mi density
$50,978 Median Income $31,407 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $141,189 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
1,387 Violent Crime/100K 1,299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,978 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,387 violent crimes/100K (265% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ambridge, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,978
32% below
$31,407 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
67% below
Zillow: $141,189
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,387/100K
265% above
1,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Ambridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
33%
Rent
78%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
365%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ambridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ambridge residents earn a median household income of $50,978 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,407. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,189. Median rent is $910/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Ambridge reports 1,387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 265% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,299/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Ambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ambridge 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

Population6,912
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,639/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,978
Per Capita$31,407
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$910
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$141,189
Housing Units3,861
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,387/100K
Property1,299/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation759 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Ambridge was founded in 1824.
The median home in Ambridge was built in 1938.
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.
18.0% 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.