Ben Avon Heights 78 Exceptional
Ben Avon Heights Livability #230 ranked city in Pennsylvania#2,267 ranked city in the USARanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ben Avon Heights

PROS
  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Ben Avon Heights transportation information

      Statistic Ben Avon Heights Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute29min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.7%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.1%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home14.9%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Ben Avon Heights, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).