At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$32,801 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $183,847
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Beaver Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver Meadows a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaver Meadows residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,801. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver Meadows is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,847. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 42.2% 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.
Education
11.5% of adults in Beaver Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver Meadows has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population804
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,092/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$32,801
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$1,090
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$183,847
Housing Units403
Rent Burden42.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation1,596 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Beaver Meadows was founded in 1897.
The median home in Beaver Meadows was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.