At a Glance
Median Income
$40,481
$22,227 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $165,107
Median Rent
$685/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
25.2% smoking rate
How Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaver residents earn a median household income of $40,481 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,227. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 755 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,107. Median rent is $685/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
8.4% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population571
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,481
Per Capita$22,227
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$685
Ownership36.4%
Zillow$165,107
Housing Units258
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation752 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Beaver was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.