Ben Avon Heights Pennsylvania Map
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Interactive Map of Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania
| City | Ben Avon Heights |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.51368 |
| Longitude | -80.073111 |
| Population | 304 |
| Density | 706.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania
Ben Avon Heights is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 304. The population density is 706.9 people per km². Ben Avon Heights is located at 40.5137°N, 80.0731°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15202.
Ben Avon Heights unfolds across a series of rolling hills, a landscape carved by ancient waterways and softened by the persistent growth of mature trees. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-west of Pittsburgh. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, where streets climb and dip with a quiet insistence, offering glimpses of tidy homes framed by well-tended gardens. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous leaves and the distant hum of traffic from the broader valley, a sound that seems to meld with the rustling of branches. These hills, draped in a verdant cloak for much of the year, provide a sense of gentle enclosure, a feeling of being apart from the more immediate bustle of the wider metropolitan area, yet still connected by the sinuous paths of its roads. The story of Ben Avon Heights is deeply interwoven with the industrial might that once flowed through the nearby Ohio River. This locality, like many in Allegheny County, owes its genesis to the strategic placement along this vital artery, a nexus for trade and manufacturing. While the grand factories and their smoky plumes have largely receded, the echoes of that era remain in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy, having pivoted from heavy industry, now thrives on a more diversified base, with many inhabitants commuting to larger employment centers, their daily journeys a modern iteration of the historical movement of people seeking opportunity. The character of Ben Avon Heights is one of quiet resilience, a place that has adapted and endured, its streets bearing witness to generations of families who have found their footing on these undulating western Pennsylvania hills.
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About This Ben Avon Heights Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ben Avon Heights and Allegheny County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ben Avon Heights is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ben Avon Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
