At a Glance
Median Income
$73,036
$32,926 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
Zillow: $424,236
Violent Crime
108/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 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)
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 $73,036 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,926. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belfast is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,236. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Belfast reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Belfast hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belfast has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,239
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,036
Per Capita$32,926
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$424,236
Housing Units451
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
C
Violent108/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Belfast was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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