Beaverdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
808 Population 362/sq mi density
$46,705 Median Income $29,493 per capita
$73,400 Home Value $156,748 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,705 median income, 2.8% 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

Beaverdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,705
38% below
$29,493 per capita
Home Value
$73,400
74% below
Zillow: $156,748
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
48.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Beaverdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
26%
Rent
70%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaverdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaverdale residents earn a median household income of $46,705 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaverdale is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,748. Median rent is $811/month, with 48.1% 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 1940.

Education

6.7% of adults in Beaverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population808
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,705
Per Capita$29,493
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$811
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$156,748
Housing Units440
Rent Burden48.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,108 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaverdale was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.