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Beaver, PA

Beaver, PA.

Population: 15,565 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Beaver, PA is $282,776 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 341 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,170/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,776

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

341

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,776
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+50.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$282,776
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$65
1-year sale-price change
-40.6%
Median days on market
341 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
89.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,170/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$840/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Beaver Area MS, College Square El Sch, Beaver Area SHS, Dutch Ridge El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (16.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Highest AQI recorded (year)
235

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
153
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,293
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,800

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Black Rock Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+149 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
67.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,813
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,484
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BeaverState medianUS median
Median home value$282,776$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$170,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market341 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,170/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,813$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Beaver, PA?
$282,776.
What is the median sale price in Beaver, PA?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beaver, PA?
Median days on market: 341 days.
What is typical rent in Beaver, PA?
Typical rent: $1,170/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beaver, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Beaver, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in Beaver, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Beaver, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beaver, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Beaver, PA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Beaver, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Beaver, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Beaver, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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