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Belfast, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
648 Population 418/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $23,036 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $125,155 Zillow
$505 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $505/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Belfast, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$23,036 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
70% below
Zillow: $125,155
Median Rent
$505/mo
57% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Belfast Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belfast's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
30%
Rent
43%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belfast a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belfast residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,036. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belfast is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,155. Median rent is $505/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Belfast reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,372/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Belfast hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belfast has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,036
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$505
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$125,155
Housing Units310
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,340 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Belfast was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.