Beaver Falls, PA

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

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

The People and Families of Beaver Falls

In Beaver Falls, about 36% of adults are married. In Beaver Falls, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Beaver Falls has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaver Falls had a median family income of $30,405.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,800) in Beaver Falls. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Beaver Falls Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Beaver Falls is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Beaver Falls.

Commuting

In Beaver Falls, 79% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

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 Public Libraries

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Beaver Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Beaver Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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