Economy, Pennsylvania
Economy is a borough of 9,005 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1827.
Why visit Economy
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, Monaca – East Rochester Bridge, Aliquippa Station and B.F. Jones Memorial Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Economy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Economy
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 the Wikipedia article Economy, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge
Bridge · 4.4 mi
Bridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Monaca – East Rochester Bridge
Bridge · 5.4 mi
Bridge in East Rochester, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks6
Aliquippa Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Railway station in Aliquippa, the United States of America
B.F. Jones Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Public library in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
Captain William Vicary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Legionville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Archaeological site in Beaver County, United States of America
Old Economy Village
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Museum
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Economy Park
Park · 1.7 mi
This is a major County Park with extensive hiking and outdoors activities.
15 Forcey Drive, Baden
sunrise-sunset
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Ambridge Italian Villa
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, American, Diner · 3.7 mi
1710 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
Mo-Sa 10:00-09:00
Big Sewickley Creek Brewery
Brewery and winery · 2.8 mi
2030 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley
Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 13:00-19:00
Duss Ave Cafe
Cafe · Chicken · 3.6 mi
1811 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
Tu-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:30; Su 07:00-20:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.4 mi
300 Ohio River Boulevard, Baden
Mo-Fr 04:45-22:00; Sa 04:45-21:00; Su 04:45-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.8 mi
1600 West State Street, Baden
Mo-We 08:00-01:00; Th-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
History
Economy Township was established in 1827 and named for Economy, the planned village built by the
Harmony Society on the banks of the Ohio River at what is now called Old Economy Village, in the borough of Ambridge. In 1957 residents of Economy Township petitioned for borough status in order to prevent further annexation by surrounding communities. The borough of Economy was established on January 1, 1958.
From the History section of Economy, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship18
Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Place of worship · 3.1 mi
124 Willow Ridge Road, Sewickley
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare3
Map of Economy
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwillard Dashields L&D (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaver County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Baden 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Conway 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Ambridge 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Bell Acres 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Pine Run 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Freedom 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Bradford Woods 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Leetsdale 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Economy County Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aliquippa Station, Mvincec, Public domain
- Captain William Vicary House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fields at Legionville, Nyttend, Public domain
- B.F. Jones Memorial Library, Aliquippa, Nyttend, Public domain
- M-erbr, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, 2014-12-26, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
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