New Beaver, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,377 Population 95/sq mi density
$61,364 Median Income $33,059 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $152,754 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,364 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $734/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Beaver, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,364
18% below
$33,059 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
54% below
Zillow: $152,754
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How New Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
46%
Rent
63%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Beaver a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Beaver residents earn a median household income of $61,364 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,059. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Beaver is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,754. Median rent is $734/month, with 28.5% 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 1971.

Education

13.4% of adults in New Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,377
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,364
Per Capita$33,059
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$734
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$152,754
Housing Units646
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

New Beaver was founded in 1849.
The median home in New Beaver was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.