Living in Beaver, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beaver · Census data 2020–2024

Beaver has 1,001 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $84,167 (8% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $214,200.

Beaver is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Beaver at a glance

Population
1,001
Median age
50.4State: 40.9
Median household income
$84,167State: $77,971
Median home value
$214,200State: $254,500
Homeowners
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Average commute
30 min

Is Beaver a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Beaver

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beaver the median home value is $214,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Beaver$214,200
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Beaver median household income

The median household income in Beaver is $84,167 and the income per person is $38,809. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Beaver$84,167
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Beaver: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
466
Owner-occupied
96%
Renter-occupied
4%
Vacant
15%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
2.53

Beaver demographics

Population
1,001
Median age
50.4
Under 18
18.9%
65 and older
22.9%
Households
396
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Black0%
Asian0.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beaver ›

Education in Beaver

21.6% of adults 25 and older in Beaver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver21.6%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Beaver

Unemployment rate
1.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
30 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14.3%
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Beaver vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Beaver1,001$84,167$214,200—
Mifflin2,149$61,250$223,400$997
Roaring Creek683$97,708$198,400—
North Union1,208$71,250$187,300$789
Mifflinville1,193$48,173$215,300$974
Mainville115$36,250$158,000$1,292
Nuremberg133$46,250$89,400—
Main1,410$70,893$225,800$1,192
Lime Ridge842$63,148$208,100$994

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Living in Beaver: FAQ

What is the median household income in Beaver, PA?

The median household income in Beaver is $84,167, 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Beaver?

The median home value in Beaver is $214,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Beaver, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Beaver?

The median age in Beaver is 50.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Beaver?

The average commute to work in Beaver is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Beaver?

The unemployment rate in Beaver is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Beaver?

21.6% of adults in Beaver have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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