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Beaver Meadows, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
804 Population 3,092/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $32,801 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $163,056 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver Meadows, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,563
25% below
$32,801 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
59% below
Zillow: $163,056
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
41%
Rent
94%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
0%
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 6.4% (78% 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 $163,056. 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.

Safety & Crime

Beaver Meadows reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 589/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population804
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,092/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$32,801
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$1,090
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$163,056
Housing Units403
Rent Burden42.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary353/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.