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Belle Vernon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Belle Vernon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 909. Residents earn $38,992 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
909 Population 3,496/sq mi density
$38,992 Median Income $39,987 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $201,943 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$38,992 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $715/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,992
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,800
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Belle Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population909
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density3,496/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,992
Per Capita$39,987
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$201,943
Housing Units615
Rent Burden23.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Is Belle Vernon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belle Vernon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Belle Vernon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belle Vernon is $38,992, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% 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 Belle Vernon is $135,800, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Belle Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Belle Vernon has a population of 909 with a density of 3,496 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Black.

Population

909
Total Population
3,496
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Belle Vernon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Belle Vernon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belle Vernon is $38,992, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Belle Vernon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,992
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,987
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Belle Vernon is $135,800, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $201,943.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,800
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$201,943

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied35.3%
Housing Units615
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate4.50%
Belle Vernon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density3,496/sq mi
Coordinates40.1235°N, 79.8620°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,496/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.7%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Nearby Cities

North Belle Vernon, PA 1,650 pop · 0.6 mi Lynnwood-Pricedale, PA 2,316 pop · 0.7 mi Speers, PA 1,061 pop · 1.0 mi Fairhope, PA 1,113 pop · 1.4 mi Charleroi, PA 4,203 pop · 2.2 mi Monessen, PA 6,825 pop · 2.3 mi North Charleroi, PA 1,488 pop · 3.1 mi Donora, PA 4,536 pop · 3.9 mi Wickerham Manor-Fisher, PA 1,223 pop · 4.4 mi California, PA 5,046 pop · 4.7 mi Monongahela, PA 4,113 pop · 5.7 mi Perryopolis, PA 1,483 pop · 6.3 mi West Brownsville, PA 1,057 pop · 6.5 mi Baidland, PA 1,744 pop · 6.7 mi
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