What are the schools like in Ben Avon, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Ben Avon?

The median household income in Ben Avon, PA is $97,175 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Ben Avon, PA?

Ben Avon has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ben Avon, PA affordable or expensive?

Ben Avon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ben Avon is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $329,200 and the median rent is $1,341 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ben Avon, PA?

Ben Avon has a violent crime rate of 186.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ben Avon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ben Avon is a small town of 1,878 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $97,175 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Ben Avon stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ben Avon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ben Avon 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: 94.4

Ben Avon's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ben Avon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ben Avon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$329,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,341	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,175	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ben Avon's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.5 /100k

Property Crime

969.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ben Avon, 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	63.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ben Avon sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ben Avon, PA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ben Avon, PA	National Avg
Population	1,878	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ben Avon Heights, PA 1 mi Avalon, PA 1 mi Emsworth, PA 1 mi Bellevue, PA 2 mi McKees Rocks, PA 3 mi

Ben Avon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben Avon, PA affordable or expensive?

Ben Avon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ben Avon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $329,200 and median rent is $1,341/month.

What is the crime rate in Ben Avon, PA?

Ben Avon's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ben Avon?

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

Is Ben Avon, PA a good place to live?

Ben Avon, PA has a population of 1,878, a median household income of $97,175, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Ben Avon?

Ben Avon averages 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ben Avon?

The population of Ben Avon, Pennsylvania is 1,878 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ben Avon?

Key numbers for living in Ben Avon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $329,200, median household income $97,175, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ben Avon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.