What are the schools like in Beaver Meadows, PA?

School district data for Beaver Meadows is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Beaver Meadows?

The median household income in Beaver Meadows, PA is $55,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Beaver Meadows, PA?

Beaver Meadows has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.5 inches.

Beaver Meadows, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beaver Meadows, PA affordable or expensive?

Beaver Meadows's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beaver Meadows is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,300 and the median rent is $1,043 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beaver Meadows, PA?

Beaver Meadows has a violent crime rate of 62.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 459.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beaver Meadows, PA a Good Place to Live?

Beaver Meadows is a small town of 801 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,000 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Beaver Meadows stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaver Meadows is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beaver Meadows city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Beaver Meadows's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beaver Meadows costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beaver Meadows, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,043	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beaver Meadows's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.3 /100k

Property Crime

459.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Beaver Meadows, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beaver Meadows sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation and 41.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beaver Meadows, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	41.5"

Demographics

Metric	Beaver Meadows, PA	National Avg
Population	801	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tresckow, PA 3 mi Hazleton, PA 3 mi Jeddo, PA 4 mi McAdoo, PA 5 mi Weatherly, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Beaver Meadows

Beaver Meadows, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18216

Beaver Meadows vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver Meadows, PA affordable or expensive?

Beaver Meadows's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beaver Meadows roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,300 and median rent is $1,043/month.

What is the crime rate in Beaver Meadows, PA?

Beaver Meadows's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 459.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beaver Meadows?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Beaver Meadows, PA a good place to live?

Beaver Meadows, PA has a population of 801, a median household income of $55,000, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beaver Meadows?

Beaver Meadows averages 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches with about 41.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beaver Meadows?

Beaver Meadows, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18216.

What is the population of Beaver Meadows?

The population of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania is 801 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beaver Meadows?

Key numbers for living in Beaver Meadows: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $108,300, median household income $55,000, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver Meadows side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.