At a Glance
Median Income
$68,841
$36,805 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $106,049
Median Rent
$740/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Big Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Beaver a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Beaver residents earn a median household income of $68,841 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,805. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Big Beaver is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,049. Median rent is $740/month, with 17.6% 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 1960.
Education
26.5% of adults in Big Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Beaver has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,793
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,841
Per Capita$36,805
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$740
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$106,049
Housing Units768
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,128 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Big Beaver was founded in 1802.
The median home in Big Beaver was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% 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.