Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Bell Acres is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,650. Residents earn $161,184 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bell Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bell Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bell Acres is $161,184, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Bell Acres among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bell Acres is $424,700, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bell Acres is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 428 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
Bell Acres is a highly educated community — 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bell Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $161,184 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $83,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
| Census Median | $424,700 |
| 51% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,078 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 71.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 71.3/100K |
| Total Property | 428.0/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 71.3/100K |
| Theft | 356.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,162 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5898°N, 80.1738°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.1% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |