Living in West Beaver, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Beaver · Census data 2020–2024
West Beaver has 1,081 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $49,886 (36% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $218,500, the median rent is $735/month.
West Beaver is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Beaver at a glance
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $49,886State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $218,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Beaver a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Beaver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Beaver the median home value is $218,500, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
West Beaver median household income
The median household income in West Beaver is $49,886 and the income per person is $28,471. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Beaver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.50
West Beaver demographics
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 432
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Beaver ›
Education in West Beaver
5.6% of adults 25 and older in West Beaver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Beaver
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.3%
West Beaver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Beaver | 1,081 | $49,886 | $218,500 | $735 |
| McClure | 984 | $69,886 | $122,800 | $855 |
| Spring | 1,548 | $58,558 | $166,900 | $842 |
| Beaver Springs | 704 | $54,896 | $125,500 | $797 |
| Decatur | 2,942 | $61,302 | $164,100 | $535 |
| Troxelville | 396 | $76,250 | $175,500 | — |
| Fayette | 3,310 | $75,250 | $202,100 | $651 |
| Beavertown | 888 | $54,688 | $164,800 | $883 |
| Adams | 934 | $77,625 | $199,500 | $1,469 |
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What is the median household income in West Beaver, PA?
The median household income in West Beaver is $49,886, 36% 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 West Beaver?
The median home value in West Beaver is $218,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Beaver?
The median gross rent in West Beaver is $735 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is West Beaver, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in West Beaver?
The median age in West Beaver is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Beaver?
The average commute to work in West Beaver is 29 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Beaver?
The unemployment rate in West Beaver is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Beaver?
5.6% of adults in West 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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