Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Beaver Falls is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,885. Residents earn $48,462 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beaver Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Beaver Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Beaver Falls is $48,462, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Beaver Falls is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,650 per 100,000, 137% above the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Beaver Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,462 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,693 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.01% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $92,900 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,270 |
| Median List Price | $133,000 |
| Median List Price | $133,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $66 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 81.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $877 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 626.8/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Murder | 11.4/100K |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Rape | 22.8/100K |
| Robbery | 148.2/100K |
| Assault | 444.4/100K |
| Total Property | 4,649.6/100K |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 547.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,931.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 170.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 783 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7594°N, 80.3226°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |