CCBC Dome, 2007
Center Township’s story
64 years in pictures
Census counts: 10,598 in 1970, 11,649 in 2020. The archive holds 14 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1962Center Township is settled
Center TownshipBeaver County, PA
A town of 11,998, settled in 1962.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Ombsz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
11,998
2025 Census estimate · +2% since 2020
Median home value
$256K
Census ACS
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
46.4
years
Jobs based here
5,521
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#315 of 1032 in PA
What should you know before moving to Center Township?
Center Township's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A−, 315th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania. The median household earns $89K. Only 15 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on history. Center Township is home to Community College of Beaver County. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Center Township, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
What makes Center Township stand out
Where Center Township beats most towns.
College town
Community College of Beaver County calls Center Township home
2 colleges in town.
Community College of Beaver County970 students on campus
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $6,937
- Graduate
- 12%
- Admission
- 96%
- Net price
- $17,418
- Graduate
- 22%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Center Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Center Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.7 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →HealthHeritage Valley Beaver 4.5 miles awayBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $256K, 3.4 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landC−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Center Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Center Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCenter Twp Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offBeaver Borough Residential Yard Waste Area, 3 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBeaver County Board of ElectionsBeaver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2022
ZIP codes15061, 1500115061 54% · 15001 46%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Center Township.
Center Township trades workers with Pittsburgh and other neighbors and is healthier than Monaca and its other neighbors.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Center Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 61 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Center Township.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
61
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB
On state tests, Center Township’s schools beat 55% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Central Valley SD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Central Valley HS, with 721 students.
55%of PA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grange Primary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 496 | – |
| Central Valley HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 721 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Center Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Center Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 21° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Center Township ranks healthier than 64% of the country’s towns
Its B for health tops all 4 graded neighbors; Monaca (B−) comes closest.
Center Township tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 26 CDC measures. 19% of adults binge drink in Center Township.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Center Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better26 too close to call0 worse
Heritage Valley Beaver
4.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
60th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in ten working residents works right in Center Township
Center Township has about as many jobs (5,521) as working residents, but only 497 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Center Township for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Center Township has lost 595 jobs, to 5,521 in 2023. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (9%), Moon Township (6%) and Findlay Township (5%).
10%work in town
| Center Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Center Township10%
Pittsburgh9%
Moon Township6%
Findlay Township5%
Hopewell Township4%
12 mi
median commute distance
5,521
jobs based in Center Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). The median age in Center Township is 46.4 years. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
46.4median age · PA 40.9
| Center Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
Center TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school32%
Some college22%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Center Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC−
Less of Center Township is set aside as conserved land than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Center Township’s conserved land covers 0.4% of the town. 1.4 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Center Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
#717for trails in PA
| Center Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
0.4%
conserved · 43 of 9,870 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Community College of Beaver County | 1.2 mi | 37 |
| 2. Center Municipal Park | — | 21 |
| 3. Van Kirk Athletic Field | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Center Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
21 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
21 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
29 mi Theme parkKennywood
22 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
21 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Center Township
19pages on Center Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Center Township
Community College of Beaver CountyCommunity college · Public · Center TownshipIn town$7,500 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverUniversity or college · Public · Center TownshipIn town$14,408 in-state tuitionTrinity Anglican SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ambridge5.2 mi
About 4 of every 100 Center Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Center Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Center Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 11,649. It is a suburban community located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. It is home to two colleges, Penn State Beaver and Community College of Beaver County. Center Township is also a retail center for Beaver County, home to the Beaver Valley Mall.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 15 sq mi
Center Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Center Township.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Monaca (A−) comes closest.
Raccoon TownshipMonacaPotter TownshipHopewell TownshipConwayCenter Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | #315 | A− | B− | — | B | B |
| Raccoon Township | #326 | A− | B+ | A | B+ | B− |
| Monaca | #318 | A− | A | B | B | B− |
| Potter Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hopewell Township | #513 | B+ | B− | — | B+ | B− |
| Conway | — | — | B | — | B | C |
Conway has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Center Township, Hopewell Township and Conway report no FBI crime data of their own. Potter Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Center Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Center Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Center Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Center Township grades A− overall, better than 81% of U.S. towns and #315 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B for health and B for schools.
Is Center Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.