Beaver Falls, PA

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 27 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, has an estimated 9,920 people.

Beaver Falls History

The area was originally occupied by Native Americans. In 1792, a law was passed which opened the territory to settlers. Beaver County was established in 1800 from portions of Allegheny and Washington counties. The present day territory of Beaver Falls, which was initially known as "Brighton", was chartered as the Borough of Beaver Falls in 1868. The city benefited largely from the presence of various transportation routes such as the Beaver and Erie Canal, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Beaver Falls is known as the producer of plates for United States paper currency.

Beaver Falls and Nearby Attractions

• Old Economy Village
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History
• Andy Warhol Museum
• National Aviary
• Beaver Creek State Park

Things To Do In Beaver Falls

Beaver River Trail, which runs along the former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, is a popular destination in the city. Old Economy Historical Site marks where an utopian village was established in 1824, and the National Aviary houses more than 500 endangered and exotic birds. Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Fort Pitt Museum, Frick Art & Historical Center, and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts are some of the museums near Beaver Falls. Various activities like hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and swimming can be enjoyed at the Beaver Creek State Park, McConnells Mill State Park, Raccoon Creek State Park, and Moraine State Park.

Beaver Falls Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is the closest major airport.

Beaver Falls Higher Education

Geneva College is located in Beaver Falls. Other colleges nearby include the Community College of Beaver County, Penn State Beaver, and La Roche College.

High Points

Beaver Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Beaver Falls, PA

Comparing Beaver Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Beaver Falls Almanac

Beaver Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beaver Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beaver Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beaver Falls Public Libraries

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Beaver Falls High Schools (2004)

BLACKHAWK HS
724-846-9600
Serves 1,168 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

BEAVER FALLS AREA SHS
724-843-7470
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 626 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Beaver Falls Colleges

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Beaver Falls Beauty Academy

Geneva College

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