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Beaver Springs, PA

Pennsylvania

Beaver Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 740. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
740 Population 548/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $32,568 per capita
$129,000 Home Value $195,695 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, $733/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $733
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Beaver Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population740
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$32,568
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,202M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,000
Rent$733
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,695
Housing Units363
Rent Burden29.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation590 ft (180 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband69.7%
Libraries4

Is Beaver Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beaver Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver Springs is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver Springs is $129,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Beaver Springs has a population of 740 with a density of 548 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

740
Total Population
548
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver Springs is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Beaver Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,568
Avg Weekly Wage$885
IRS Avg AGI$63,175

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,002
County GDP$2,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare101
Retail169
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver Springs is $129,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,695.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,000
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,695

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below US avg
Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.4%
Housing Units363
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
Beaver Springs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates40.7448°N, 77.2162°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 69.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density548/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants87
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

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