Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ben Avon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,919. Residents earn $100,353 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ben Avon receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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. Ben Avon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ben Avon is $100,353, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Ben Avon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 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.
The median home value in Ben Avon is $342,800, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,370 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ben Avon 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 1,237 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
Ben Avon is a highly educated community — 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ben Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. 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 40.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,353 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,675 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
| Census Median | $342,800 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,370 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,236.7/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,236.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5052°N, 80.0821°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.7% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,050/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |