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A walkable downtown in Beaver County
On the banks of the Beaver River, Downtown Beaver Falls is a walkable business district with blocks of 20th-century homes surrounding its central commercial corridor on 7th Avenue. Like many other Rust Belt communities, the city of Beaver Falls is undergoing revitalization as it works to reinvent itself through the renovation of its historic homes and the expansion of its downtown. “When the mills went out, they had a really hard time,” says Megan Laughlin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services with more than 20 years of experience selling homes in Beaver County. “That industrial history is still celebrated, but you can tell they’re revitalizing. The city is doing a really good job of bringing in new restaurants and events.” In addition to its growing downtown, the city offers a central location about 40 miles from Pittsburgh.
Shops, restaurants and events in Downtown Beaver Falls
Downtown Beaver Falls offers a mix of chains and local businesses. Residents can run errands at Rite Aid, Dollar General and Save A Lot. Local favorites include antique shops, thrift stores and specialty outlets like Retro Gaming Asylum. The dining scene ranges from fast-food spots such as Wendy’s and McDonald’s to family-owned eateries like Athens Family Restaurant, an old-fashioned diner known for its combination of Greek specialties and American classics. Oram’s Donut Shop has been serving its homemade cake donuts and signature cinnamon rolls since 1938, and Chilly Willy Cheesesteaks claims to have the only authentic cheesesteaks in Western Pennsylvania. While some storefronts remain empty, groups like the Beaver County Community Development Corporation and Beaver Falls Business District Authority are working to support the ongoing revitalization of Downton Beaver Falls. This includes annual events like the Chili Pro Bowl Walk-Off, Holiday Cookie Tour and Sip in the City, all of which invite residents to support local businesses.
For quick essential needs, Downtown Beaver Falls residents walk to Dollar General.
Make sure to grab a big breakfast at Athens Family Restaurant in Downtown Beaver Falls.
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Beaver Falls hosts events in Falls Park
Falls Park is a small green space in the heart of downtown. It’s a popular spot for community events like First Fridays at the Falls, which features live music, food trucks and local vendors each month from May through October. In the summer, residents bring their chairs and picnic blankets to the park for movie nights. Annual events include the Fall in the Falls Festival, which celebrates the start of autumn with pumpkin painting, face painting and hayrides.
Enjoy the live music at Falls Friday Market in Downtown Beaver Falls.
There are plenty of vendors for you to browse from at Falls Friday Market in Downtown Beaver Falls.
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Established homes with historic charm and modern amenities
Beyond its central business district, Downtown Beaver Falls is primarily residential. Gridded streets surround the 7th Avenue corridor and feature a mix of bungalows, American Foursquares, workers cottages and Dutch Colonial Revivals. Several Victorian-style homes with striking turrets bring a sense of historic charm to the neighborhood. Most houses were built from the late 19th through the early 20th century and maintain their original features alongside modern upgrades. Home prices typically range from $80,000 to $200,000, although properties in need of extensive renovations can sell for anywhere from $25,000 to $70,000. The city has historically struggled with high vacancy rates, and some homes remain unoccupied. “I’m definitely seeing more investors there, which will help bring new life into the city,” Laughlin says. The neighborhood’s overall CAP Index crime score is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4 and primarily driven by higher-than-average scores for violent crimes.
An American foursquare in Downtown Beaver Falls is a great style home for a growing family.
A row of Four Square homes with plenty of street parking in Downtown Beaver Falls.
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A vocational high school in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District
The neighborhood is part of the Big Beaver Falls Area School District, which receives an overall grade of C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Central Elementary School scores a C-plus, while Beaver Falls Middle School earns a C. Beaver Falls Senior High School receives a B-minus, and high schoolers can enroll in vocational programs at the Beaver County Career & Technology Center. Private school options include Saint Monica Catholic Academy, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade. Beaver Falls is home to Geneva College, a private Christian college whose 55-acre campus is less than 2 miles from downtown in the College Hill neighborhood.
Central Elementary School in Beaver Falls hosts students in grades K-5.
Beaver Falls Middle School boasts a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Public library, children’s museum and outdoor recreation
Downtown is home to community spaces like the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls, which offers educational and recreational programs for all ages. Just a block from the library is the Neighborhood North Museum of Play, the only children’s museum in Beaver County, with interactive exhibits, after-school programs and summer camps.
Residents can walk, bike or run along the Beaver River Trail. The crushed limestone path follows the path of the former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, spanning nearly a mile between Downtown Beaver Falls and Geneva College. The path also leads past the Bill Borghi Field at Moltrups and Bob Middleman Field at Moltrups, two ballfields home to Beaver Falls Youth Baseball. 37th Street Park and Playground is about 2 miles north of downtown and has a play area, picnic tables and a wooden gazebo.
Neighborhood North Museum of Play in nearby Downtown Beaver Falls is an asset to Patterson.
The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls offers educational and recreational programs for all ages to enjoy.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike, BCTA bus service and Pittsburgh
In addition to shopping and dining, 7th Avenue is a hub for transportation. It’s also known as Pennsylvania Route 18 and provides access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Residents are about 40 miles from Pittsburgh and 25 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. The Beaver County Transit Authority offers local bus service, with stops concentrated in the heart of the neighborhood along 7th Avenue. The closest hospital is Heritage Valley Beaver, about 5 miles south of Downtown Beaver Falls.
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Parks in this Area
37th Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
38 min drive
Bus
7th Ave & 17th St
Bus
7th Ave & 10th St
Bus
7th Ave & 13th St
Downtown Beaver Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Beaver Falls, Beaver Falls sell after 267 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Beaver Falls, Beaver Falls over the last 12 months is $418,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
From the minute you walk onto the inviting front porch, you will fall in love with this updated all electric home. On the way to the kitchen is a nook for shoes and coats. A breakfast bar/coffee station greets you in the kitchen, which has stainless appliances, including a new refrigerator in 2024. The laminate flooring on the first level is beautiful and practical. The rear porch opens to an
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This well-maintained, beautiful Victorian offers outstanding potential in downtown Beaver Falls. Currently zoned R,Com. (Residential/Commercial) within a highly commercial area, it presents the possibility of being rezoned for exclusively commercial use to suit a variety of business needs. Enjoy the convenience of being walking distance to Geneva College, Beaver Falls High School, and access to
Lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of the downtown Beaver Falls Business District. 775$ for single occupancy. Includes water, sewage and trash. Contact us to set up a viewing!
Property Id: 1510032Affordable studio unit in Beaver Falls! This property includes water, sewage, and garbage utilities, as well as amenities like a freezer, refrigerator, oven, and washer/dryer hookups in a shared basement. Tenant responsible for electric.Tenant Requirements: No prior evictions or felonies; Income must be 2.5x the monthly rent. Amount required to move
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,628
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,607
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,410
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
15%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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