Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Beaver is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,403. Residents earn $76,397 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Beaver receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Beaver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beaver is $76,397, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Beaver is $238,400, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Beaver is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,199 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. 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.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,397 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $238,400 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,856 |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,003 |
| Studio | $1,001 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,077 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,299 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,661 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 89.8/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.4/100K |
| Assault | 67.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,199.3/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 246.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,840.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 112.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6935°N, 80.3076°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.4% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.04 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,786/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |