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Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 384 · #820 in Pennsylvania
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Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania

Ben Avon Heights is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located on a hill above the Ohio River 9 miles (14 km) from the city of Pittsburgh. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.

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About Ben Avon Heights

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Ben Avon Heights is a tiny community counting 384 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Ben Avon Heights is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,259 residents per square mile.

What Makes Ben Avon Heights Unique

  • The only place in America named Ben Avon Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ben Avon Heights

  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ben Avon Heights

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ Scott Dismukes
Population (2024)384
Rank in state#820 of 1,013
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density2,259/sq mi
Coordinates40.5125, -80.0731

🗺️ Map of Ben Avon Heights