Bally, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bally is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,129. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,129 Population 2,214/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $39,323 per capita
$232,100 Home Value $280,092 Zillow
$1,194 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, $1,194/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $232,100
18% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.3%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,194
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Bally Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,129
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,214/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$39,323
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent$1,194
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$280,092
Rent Burden37.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation458 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Bally a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bally receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bally stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bally is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bally is $232,100, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Bally is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bally experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bally has a population of 1,129 with a density of 2,214 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

1,129
Total Population
2,214
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Bally vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bally vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bally is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Bally vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,323
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bally is $232,100, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $280,092.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$232,100
18% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$280,092

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above US avg
Rent Burden37.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate3.11%

Health Metrics: Bally vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Bally has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bally vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Bally has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,214/sq mi
Coordinates40.4004°N, 75.5876°W
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.3%
34% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,214/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home7.5%

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