At a Glance
Median Income
$46,736
$37,254 per capita
Home Value
$198,900
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
10.7% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ben Avon residents earn a median household income of $46,736 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,254. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ben Avon is $198,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
26.1% of adults in Ben Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ben Avon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,334
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,398/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,736
Per Capita$37,254
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A
Home Value$198,900
Rent$1,045
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units1,201
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Ben Avon was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.