At a Glance
Median Income
$161,184
$83,256 per capita
Home Value
$424,700
Zillow: $991,761
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bell Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bell Acres a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bell Acres residents earn a median household income of $161,184 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,256. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell Acres is $424,700 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $991,761. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Bell Acres reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 428/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.1% of adults in Bell Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,650
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,184
Per Capita$83,256
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$424,700
Rent$1,078
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$991,761
Housing Units635
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property428/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary71/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,162 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bell Acres was founded in 1808.
The median home in Bell Acres was built in 1960.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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