CensusEasy
CITY

Ben Avon Heights

Pennsylvania · 376 residents (2025 est.) · 0.174 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pittsburgh metro area
Compare
The short version

Ben Avon Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $234,375. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $542,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−22%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,747 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:376 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2943233523814101990201020202024Ben Avon Heights
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$234,375
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,006 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,569
+103%since 2000
from $44,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
94.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−13%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ben Avon Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(384)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian2%(6)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score8%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+152%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+116%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−99.2 ptssince 2013
from 99.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ben Avon Heights

Windsor
Pop 338
Hickox
Pop 520
Golf
Pop 271
Orchid
Pop 554
Places similar to Ben Avon Heights
Head to head

Compare Ben Avon Heights to nearby cities

BEN AVON HEIGHTS VS
Glenshaw
Income$92,864−60%
Home value$249,500−54%
Population9,139+2331%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEN AVON HEIGHTS VS
Franklin Park
Income$176,875−25%
Home value$485,600−10%
Population14,978+3884%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEN AVON HEIGHTS VS
Pittsburgh
Income$65,742−72%
Home value$205,800−62%
Population307,632+81717%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEN AVON HEIGHTS VS
Allison Park
Income$113,822−51%
Home value$346,900−36%
Population22,045+5763%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania has about 304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $234,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $542,500.

How educated are people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 86.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 0.7% of people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Ben Avon Heights with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →