At a Glance
Median Income
$76,397
$44,800 per capita
Home Value
$238,400
Zillow: $263,856
Median Rent
$919/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
2,199/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $76,397 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,800. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 is $238,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,856. Median rent is $919/month, with 24.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Beaver reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,199/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population4,403
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density4,786/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,397
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,400
Rent$919
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$263,856
Housing Units2,297
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property2,199/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary247/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation795 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Beaver was founded in 1792.
The median home in Beaver was built in 1938.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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