Living in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Avon has 1,919 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $102,869 (32% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $344,700, the median rent is $1,393/month.
Ben Avon at a glance
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,869State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $344,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,393/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ben Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ben Avon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Avon the median home value is $344,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,336 a month in housing costs.
Ben Avon median household income
The median household income in Ben Avon is $102,869 and the income per person is $55,561. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ben Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 856
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Renter-occupied
- 31%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Ben Avon demographics
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 797
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Avon ›
Education in Ben Avon
64.1% of adults 25 and older in Ben Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Ben Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Avon | 1,919 | $102,869 | $344,700 | $1,393 |
| Ben Avon Heights | 304 | $234,375 | $542,500 | — |
| Avalon | 4,674 | $51,250 | $170,500 | $909 |
| Emsworth | 2,465 | $64,816 | $184,200 | $1,101 |
| Bellevue | 8,128 | $68,827 | $213,300 | $973 |
| Kilbuck | 704 | $123,875 | $348,400 | $1,714 |
| Neville | 1,085 | $61,094 | $170,900 | $941 |
| Stowe | 6,294 | $52,971 | $110,100 | $1,142 |
| Kennedy | 8,549 | $87,384 | $247,800 | $1,613 |
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What is the median household income in Ben Avon, PA?
The median household income in Ben Avon is $102,869, 32% 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 Ben Avon?
The median home value in Ben Avon is $344,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ben Avon?
The median gross rent in Ben Avon is $1,393 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Ben Avon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ben Avon?
The median age in Ben Avon is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ben Avon?
The average commute to work in Ben Avon is 23 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Avon?
The unemployment rate in Ben Avon is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Avon?
64.1% of adults in Ben Avon 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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