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Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 7 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Pittsburgh metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Ben Avon is home to some 1,917 residents.
In Ben Avon, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ben Avon had a median family income of $66,875. More so than most places, the people in Ben Avon generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Ben Avon are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Ben Avon.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ben Avon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Ben Avon was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Ben Avon, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.
Ben Avon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Ben Avon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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