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Beaverdale, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Beaverdale is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 808. Residents earn $46,705 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
808 Population 362/sq mi density
$46,705 Median Income $29,493 per capita
$73,400 Home Value
$811 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,705 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $811/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,705
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,400
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $811
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population808
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,705
Per Capita$29,493
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$811
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units440
Rent Burden48.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,108 ft (643 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.3%
Libraries14

Is Beaverdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaverdale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beaverdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaverdale is $46,705, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaverdale is $73,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Beaverdale has a population of 808 with a density of 362 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

808
Total Population
362
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaverdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaverdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaverdale is $46,705, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Beaverdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,705
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,493
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaverdale is $73,400, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $811 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,400
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$29
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio89.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$811
30% below US avg
Rent Burden48.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units440
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate6.34%
Beaverdale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,108 ft (643 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates40.3260°N, 78.6980°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 69.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+78.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density362/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.3%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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