Beaver Falls, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,885 Population 4,152/sq mi density
$48,462 Median Income $23,693 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $203,064 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
197 Violent Crime/100K 1,129 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,462 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver Falls, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,462
36% below
$23,693 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
67% below
Zillow: $203,064
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
48% below
1,129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
33%
Rent
64%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaver Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 9.1% (153% 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 $203,064. 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 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,129/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population8,885
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density4,152/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,462
Per Capita$23,693
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$740
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$203,064
Housing Units4,046
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent197/100K
Property1,129/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (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.
16.0% 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.