South Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

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 $130,928 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.5% 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

South Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$34,816 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $130,928
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How South Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
44%
Rent
90%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Heights 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

South Heights residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,816. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 South Heights is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,928. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 22.5% 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 1946.

Education

14.6% of adults in South Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population351
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$34,816
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$130,928
Housing Units218
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation780 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

South Heights was founded in 1910.
The median home in South Heights was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% 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.