At a Glance
Median Income
$48,462
$23,693 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $190,270
Median Rent
$740/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
627/100K
4,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Beaver Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver Falls 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
Beaver Falls residents earn a median household income of $48,462 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,693. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% 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 Beaver Falls is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,270. Median rent is $740/month, with 27.6% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Beaver Falls reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,650/100K. The murder rate is 11.4/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Beaver Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver Falls has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,885
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density4,152/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,462
Per Capita$23,693
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$740
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$190,270
Housing Units4,046
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent627/100K
Property4,650/100K
Murder11.4/100K
Assault444/100K
Burglary547/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation783 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Beaver Falls was founded in 1868.
The median home in Beaver Falls was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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