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Ben Avon Heights

Ben Avon Heights

Located in Allegheny County

$518,674 Average Value
$233 Average Price per Sq Ft

Want every day to feel like a vacation? Ben Avon Heights was built for Pittsburghers' rural summer homes as a respite from the big city. The pastoral borough retains its initial character with larger houses, pretty green spaces and a quiet setting because of no business district in the area.

As a rural suburb, Ben Avon Heights has winding roads of tree-lined streets and woods. The mostly residential area is composed of attractive single-family homes on broad lawns complete with garden beds and small trees. As the Pittsburgh vacationers intended, neighbors still have plenty of space from each other to contrast an urban setting where homes often cluster together. Buyers can find house styles like Tudor homes with brick and half-timbering facades and stonework around the door. They can also choose from ranch-style homes, symmetrical Federal houses and rustic French Provincial homes. In Ben Avon Heights, sales prices may range from $380,000 to $634,000 depending on the size of the house and the renovations needed.

Students in Ben Avon attend the well-rated Avonworth School District, which earns a B+ on Niche for A level academics, an A in college prep and a B grade in teachers. The district was awarded the National Forum Schools to Watch for an outstanding middle school. Schools include Avonworth Elementary School, Avonworth Middle School and Avonworth High School.

To spend time outdoors, Ben Avon Heights residents can access a few lovely green spaces. The community-oriented Ben Avon Heights Park has a basketball court, a softball field, a playground and a swing set. You can also reserve the tennis/pickleball court. Enjoy annual events in the park like a summertime picnic and sleepover, an Easter egg hunt, a Halloween parade and a visit from Santa on Christmas Eve. At multi-purpose Avon Park, kids can burn energy on the playground and swing set. People with pets can access the dog-friendly trail, while athletes compete on the tennis and basketball courts. People can also eat in the pavilion of picnic tables. Take a rest from daily life at Shannopin Country Club, which offers an 18-hole golf course on rolling hills and dining options.

For further outings, residents must visit businesses outside of the borough. “Ben Avon Heights is very residential. It’s a small suburb without much happening there,” says Bryan Reilly, Realtor at RE/MAX Citylife. Because Ben Avon Heights is approximately two square miles and mostly single-family homes, people must drive to shopping excursions and dining options. The lack of businesses gives the borough a secluded, peaceful environment.

About eight miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Ben Avon Heights residents can easily commute to the big city. For downtown weekend adventures, admire the three rivers at Point State Park or try a new restaurant in Market Square. In Ben Avon Heights, make yourself at home in a tranquil rural setting with picturesque houses and green spaces.

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Ben Avon Heights Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$750,000
Median Sale Price
$745,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$745,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
365
Median Age
47
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$224,286
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$222,862

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
84.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

14 / 100
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Ben Avon Heights