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Ben Avon Heights, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Ben Avon Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 343. Residents earn $240,938 per year, which is 221% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
343 Population 2,018/sq mi density
$240,938 Median Income $88,869 per capita
$491,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$240,938 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$491,700 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $240,938
221% higher than US avg
Home Value $491,700
74% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 84.3%
150% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Ben Avon Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population343
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,018/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$240,938
Per Capita$88,869
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$491,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units108
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,644/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.2%
Libraries11

Is Ben Avon Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ben Avon Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ben Avon Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ben Avon Heights is $240,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 221% above $75,149. This places Ben Avon Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.6% 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 Ben Avon Heights is $491,700, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ben Avon Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,644 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Ben Avon Heights is a highly educated community — 84.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ben Avon Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ben Avon Heights has a population of 343 with a density of 2,018 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

343
Total Population
2,018
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ben Avon Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ben Avon Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ben Avon Heights is $240,938, which is 221% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Ben Avon Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$240,938
221% above US avg
Per Capita Income$88,869
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone66.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ben Avon Heights is $491,700, 74% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$491,700
74% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units108
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
Ben Avon Heights has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,644 per 100,000 (16% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ben Avon Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,643.8/100K
16% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft1,643.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Ben Avon Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,018/sq mi
Coordinates40.5125°N, 80.0731°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 84.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 99.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+84.3%
150% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+39.8%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,018/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.2%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone66.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.4%

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