At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$23,036 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
Zillow: $136,431
Median Rent
$505/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belfast a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 3.8% (6% above 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 $136,431. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population648
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,036
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$505
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$136,431
Housing Units310
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.