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South Heights, PA

Pennsylvania · Beaver County · Metropolitan Area

South Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 351. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
351 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $34,816 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How South Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population351
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$34,816
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units218
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation780 ft (238 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Libraries11

Is South Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. South Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Heights is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Heights is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

South Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

South Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

South Heights has a population of 351 with a density of 1,064 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2.8% Black.

Population

351
Total Population
1,064
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

South Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Heights is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: South Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,816
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in South Heights is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.3%
Housing Units218
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate4.47%
South Heights has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: South Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

South Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall19.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates40.5751°N, 80.2361°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
County FIPS42007
South Heights is located in Beaver County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 92.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+84.0%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyBeaver County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.7%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

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