Living in North Beaver, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Beaver · Census data 2020–2024
North Beaver has 3,946 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $70,828 (9% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,500, the median rent is $970/month.
North Beaver at a glance
- Population
- 3,946
- Median age
- 43State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,828State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Beaver a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Beaver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Beaver the median home value is $174,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
North Beaver median household income
The median household income in North Beaver is $70,828 and the income per person is $36,101. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Beaver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,650
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.61
North Beaver demographics
- Population
- 3,946
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,511
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Beaver ›
Education in North Beaver
26.7% of adults 25 and older in North Beaver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Beaver
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
North Beaver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Beaver | 3,946 | $70,828 | $174,500 | $970 |
| Mount Jackson | 590 | $58,472 | $142,700 | — |
| Bessemer | 881 | $65,893 | $122,700 | $869 |
| Edinburg | 196 | $79,022 | — | — |
| Taylor | 1,056 | $43,676 | $107,700 | $826 |
| Union | 4,926 | $64,826 | $119,100 | $1,176 |
| West Pittsburg | 909 | $44,510 | $106,900 | $797 |
| Oakland | 1,330 | $63,372 | $125,800 | $1,034 |
| Hillsville | 400 | $38,571 | $105,800 | $1,025 |
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What is the median household income in North Beaver, PA?
The median household income in North Beaver is $70,828, 9% 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 North Beaver?
The median home value in North Beaver is $174,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Beaver?
The median gross rent in North Beaver is $970 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is North Beaver, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in North Beaver?
The median age in North Beaver is 43 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Beaver?
The average commute to work in North Beaver is 22 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Beaver?
The unemployment rate in North Beaver is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Beaver?
26.7% of adults in North 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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