Living in South Beaver, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Beaver · Census data 2020–2024
South Beaver has 2,648 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $87,538 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $222,200, the median rent is $1,279/month.
South Beaver at a glance
- Population
- 2,648
- Median age
- 50.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,538State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $222,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,279/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is South Beaver a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Beaver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Beaver the median home value is $222,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,279 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,791 a month in housing costs.
South Beaver median household income
The median household income in South Beaver is $87,538 and the income per person is $47,750. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Beaver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,171
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.28
South Beaver demographics
- Population
- 2,648
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 1,097
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Beaver ›
Education in South Beaver
25.3% of adults 25 and older in South Beaver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Beaver
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
South Beaver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beaver | 2,648 | $87,538 | $222,200 | $1,279 |
| Darlington | 299 | $65,750 | $141,300 | $775 |
| Chippewa | 8,005 | $94,806 | $255,600 | $888 |
| Ohioville | 3,324 | $80,673 | $202,100 | $1,534 |
| New Galilee | 320 | $47,188 | $126,600 | $728 |
| Brighton | 8,770 | $115,250 | $279,600 | $1,034 |
| Enon Valley | 458 | $76,250 | $115,800 | $725 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
| White | 1,138 | $56,136 | $135,200 | $1,010 |
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What is the median household income in South Beaver, PA?
The median household income in South Beaver is $87,538, 12% 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 South Beaver?
The median home value in South Beaver is $222,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Beaver?
The median gross rent in South Beaver is $1,279 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is South Beaver, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in South Beaver?
The median age in South Beaver is 50.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Beaver?
The average commute to work in South Beaver is 29 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Beaver?
The unemployment rate in South Beaver is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Beaver?
25.3% of adults in South 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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