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Bear Rocks, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,258
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
389
ZIP codes
0
Bear Rocks and its ZIP codes
Bear Rocks at a glance
- Bear Rocks is 34% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,758 a year, 11% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 (16% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Bear Rocks, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bear Rocks, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,758
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$214,100
Homeownership
93.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
57.4
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (455), Italian Americans (314), Irish Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Bear Rocks.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Bear Rocks, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bear Rocks, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 19°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bear Rocks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DonegalBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount PleasantBorough | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2 |
| NorveltCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| CalumetCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| EversonBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| HunkerBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| YoungwoodBorough | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| New StantonBorough | 10 mi | 4 |
| HostetterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| ConnellsvilleCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| South ConnellsvilleBorough | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| South GreensburgBorough | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Seven SpringsBorough | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DawsonBorough | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bear Rocks, PA in?
- Bear Rocks is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bear Rocks, PA?
- About 1,258 people live in Bear Rocks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bear Rocks?
- Nearby places include Donegal (4.6 mi), Mount Pleasant (4.6 mi), Mammoth (5 mi), Norvelt (5.6 mi), Calumet (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023