Old Economy County Park, 2014
Economy’s story
199 years in pictures
Census counts: 413 in 1890, 9,098 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 5 maps from 1906 on.
- 1827Economy is settled
EconomyPA
10 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
9,098
2025 Census estimate · +0.3% since 2020
Median home value
$251K
Census ACS
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
50.7
years
Jobs based here
1,001
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#463 of 1032 in PA
Is Economy a good place to live?
Economy grades B+ overall, 463rd of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $95K and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 79% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on health: residents are healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its lowest everyday mark is in schools: its public schools trail 72% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. A typical home there costs about $251K, 3.3 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income. 28% of residents are 65 or older in Economy, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 18%. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 78% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Economy Park, at 188 acres.
What makes Economy stand out
Where Economy beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Economy0.3
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
87% less violent crime than PA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
6 better17 too close to call3 worse
| Widest gap | Economy | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 14.5% |
HealthB+
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
0historic places
History
Settled in 1827
A long history
A history going back 199 years.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Economy for work
Where Economy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,001jobs based in Economy
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Economy grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Economy is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA−Open →SafetyA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.1 of 20; 4.5% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthAhn Wexford Hospital 6.6 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 3% conserved landC+Open →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.5 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 →
Nearby attractions
All 71 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Economy. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
17 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
17 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
25 mi Theme parkKennywood
18 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
17 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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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Economy: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Economy, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAmbridge Water Auth1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Economy’s trash rules yet
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 codes15005, 15042, 15003, 1514315005 46% · 15042 30% · 15003 12% · 15143 11%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 Economy.
Economy has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania, sends most of its workers to Cranberry Township and beyond and is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s.
SafetyA−
Economy earns an A− for safety
At 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 60% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Economy’s violent crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
79%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Economy | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Economy0.3
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Economy6.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
79th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
60th
percentile among PA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
58
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC
Economy earns a C for schools
Its public schools are run by Ambridge Area SD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
28%of PA districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 500 | C− |
| Economy El SchTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 456 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most working residents commute out of Economy
Economy has 1,001 jobs for its 3,830 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here grew from 609 in 2013 to 1,001.
Most working residents leave Economy for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Economy grew to 1,001 in 2023, 392 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Economy is 29 minutes.
2%work in town
| Economy | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 19% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Economy2%
Cranberry Township11%
Pittsburgh9%
Marshall Township5%
Pine Township3%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,001
jobs based in Economy
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 22% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Economy earns a B+ for health
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 9% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Economy. Economy beats the Pennsylvania average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 19% of adults binge drink in Economy.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Economy | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
6 better17 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Economy | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 15.9% | 18.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.8% |
Ahn Wexford Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
73rd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Older than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (20% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). 37% of Economy adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
50.7median age · PA 40.9
| Economy | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 16% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 29% | 29% |
EconomyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school31%
Some college16%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Median age: women 51.1, men 50.3.
| Economy | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.4% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
In Economy, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Economy has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, 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°
Fall43–64°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Economy faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 20 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Economy.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
20
paid flood claims since 1982
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2.7%conserved
2.7%
conserved · 311 of 11,406 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Economy Park | 0.6 mi | 188 |
| 2. NW Allegheny Conservation Area - ALT | — | 4 |
| 3. Recreation Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Economy sell for about $305K
The median sale price was $305,000 in May 2026.
$305Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
33
days on market
100.2%
sale-to-list price
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Economy
20pages on Economy
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 72% of PA districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA−0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than PA on 6 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingBWork & commuteA−$95K median household income · 1,001 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Economy
Trinity Anglican SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ambridge4.2 miPennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverUniversity or college · Public · Monaca6.2 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Beaver CountyCommunity college · Public · Monaca6.3 mi$7,500 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Economy residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Economy
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Economy is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,098 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1827
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 971 ft
Economy’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Economy.
Franklin Park next door grades higher for schools (A+ to Economy’s C) and lower for cost of living (C− to B).
Bell AcresFranklin ParkConwayBadenNew Sewickley TownshipMarshall TownshipHarmony TownshipCranberry TownshipAmbridge HeightsHopewell TownshipEconomy
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | #463 | B+ | B | A− | C | B+ |
| Bell Acres | — | — | C | — | A+ | A+ |
| Franklin Park | #48 | A+ | C− | A+ | A+ | A+ |
| Conway | — | — | B | — | B | C |
| Baden | #302 | A− | A | — | C | B |
| New Sewickley Township | #899 | C | C− | — | B | C+ |
| Marshall Township | #92 | A+ | D | — | A+ | A |
| Harmony Township | #328 | A− | A− | B+ | C | B |
Bell Acres and Conway have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Bell Acres, Conway, Baden, New Sewickley Township and Marshall Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Economy with a neighbor →
Questions about Economy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Economy, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Economy grades B+ overall, better than 69% of U.S. towns and #463 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B+ for health, A− for safety and C for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Economy, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $251,000, 13% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Economy, PA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Dianne Kasnic Prinz and Sean M. Ramaley.