Living in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania

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

Beaverdale has 852 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $46,346 (41% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $74,600.

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

Beaverdale at a glance

Population
852
Median age
52.5State: 40.9
Median household income
$46,346State: $77,971
Median home value
$74,600State: $254,500
Homeowners
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
Average commute
24 min

Is Beaverdale a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.

Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Beaverdale

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beaverdale the median home value is $74,600, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $972 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Beaverdale$74,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Beaverdale median household income

The median household income in Beaverdale is $46,346 and the income per person is $30,830. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Beaverdale$46,346
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Beaverdale: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
523
Owner-occupied
90.3%
Renter-occupied
9.7%
Vacant
19.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1940
Average household size
2.02

Beaverdale demographics

Population
852
Median age
52.5
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
30.5%
Households
422
Foreign-born
0.1%
Veterans
13.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Beaverdale

7.1% of adults 25 and older in Beaverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Beaverdale7.1%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Beaverdale

Unemployment rate
1.8%State: 5.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
8.1%
Drive alone
88.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.6%
Homes with broadband
76.5%

Beaverdale vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Beaverdale852$46,346$74,600—
Dunlo413$146,114——
Sidman305$74,342——
Spring Hill1,006$50,815$85,800—
Adams5,691$69,639$172,500$576
Salix1,115$43,068$145,200$329
Croyle2,343$59,514$146,800$871
Wilmore394$55,313$108,100$725
Portage2,495$45,556$94,800$751

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Living in Beaverdale: FAQ

What is the median household income in Beaverdale, PA?

The median household income in Beaverdale is $46,346, 41% lower 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 Beaverdale?

The median home value in Beaverdale is $74,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Beaverdale, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.

What is the median age in Beaverdale?

The median age in Beaverdale is 52.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Beaverdale?

The average commute to work in Beaverdale is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Beaverdale?

The unemployment rate in Beaverdale is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Beaverdale?

7.1% of adults in Beaverdale 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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