At a Glance
Median Income
$100,353
$55,675 per capita
Home Value
$342,800
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Ben Avon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ben Avon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ben Avon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ben Avon residents earn a median household income of $100,353 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,675. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 is $342,800 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $1,370/month, with 24.3% 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 1938.
Education
64.7% of adults in Ben Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ben Avon 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
Population1,919
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density5,050/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,353
Per Capita$55,675
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$342,800
Rent$1,370
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units849
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation808 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Ben Avon was founded in 1891.
The median home in Ben Avon was built in 1938.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% 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.