At a Glance
Median Income
$240,938
$88,869 per capita
Home Value
$491,700
Zillow: $186,758
Bachelor's Degree+
84.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Ben Avon Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ben Avon Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ben Avon Heights a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ben Avon Heights residents earn a median household income of $240,938 , which is 221% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,869. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Ben Avon Heights is $491,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
84.3% of adults in Ben Avon Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(150% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,018/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$240,938
Per Capita$88,869
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$491,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units108
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Ben Avon Heights was founded in 1913.
The median home in Ben Avon Heights was built in 1938.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.