New Beaver, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

New Beaver is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,377. Residents earn $61,364 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,377 Population 95/sq mi density
$61,364 Median Income $33,059 per capita
$130,600 Home Value
$734 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime/100K 68 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,364 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,364
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,600
54% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 68/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $734
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How New Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,377
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,364
Per Capita$33,059
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$734
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property68/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+85.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Libraries4

Is New Beaver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Beaver receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Beaver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Beaver is $61,364, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Beaver is $130,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

New Beaver is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 68 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

New Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. 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 40.

New Beaver has a population of 1,377 with a density of 95 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

1,377
Total Population
95
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
14.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

New Beaver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Beaver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Beaver is $61,364, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: New Beaver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,364
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,059
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in New Beaver is $130,600, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $734 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,600
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$734
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%

Health Metrics: New Beaver vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access87.9%
Healthcare Facilities280
New Beaver has a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 68 per 100,000 (97% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: New Beaver vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent68.4/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault68.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property68.4/100K
97% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft68.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
New 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 is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates40.8807°N, 80.3814°W
County FIPS42073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+85.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density95/sq mi
Total Area14.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Work from Home5.3%

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