Bell Acres, PA

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,650 Population 308/sq mi density
$161,184 Median Income $83,256 per capita
$424,700 Home Value
$1,078 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 428 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$161,184 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$424,700 home value, $1,078/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $161,184
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $424,700
51% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 71/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.1%
78% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,078
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Bell Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,650
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,184
Per Capita$83,256
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$424,700
Rent$1,078
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property428/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary71/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,162 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Libraries11

Is Bell Acres a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Bell Acres has a population of 1,650 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

1,650
Total Population
308
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bell Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bell Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bell Acres is $161,184, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bell Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$161,184
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,256
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Work from Home28.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bell Acres is $424,700, 51% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,078 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$424,700
51% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,078
7% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%

Health Metrics: Bell Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472
Bell Acres has a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 428 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bell Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent71.3/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault71.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property428.0/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary71.3/100K
Theft356.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bell Acres has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall19.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates40.5898°N, 80.1738°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.1%
78% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density308/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Work from Home28.5%

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