Median Income
$70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$232,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$476
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.6%
18% higher than US avg
How Belfast Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,687
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty14.6%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,000
Rent$476
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units675
Rent Burden10.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation75 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+4.1%
Is Belfast a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Belfast receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Belfast offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Belfast is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Belfast is $232,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.
Belfast has a population of 1,687 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.7% Asian.
Population
1,687
Total Population
2021 Census
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
The median household income in Belfast is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |
The median home value in Belfast is $232,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $232,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $476 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.2% |
| Housing Units | 675 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Belfast vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Belfast vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 88.5 sq mi (229.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0834°N, 62.8820°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |