Belle Vernon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
909 Population 3,496/sq mi density
$38,992 Median Income $39,987 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $209,155 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,992 median income, 10.7% 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

Belle Vernon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,992
48% below
$39,987 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
52% below
Zillow: $209,155
Median Rent
$715/mo
39% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Belle Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belle Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
48%
Rent
61%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Vernon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belle Vernon residents earn a median household income of $38,992 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,987. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Vernon is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,155. Median rent is $715/month, with 23.6% 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 1951.

Education

16.4% of adults in Belle Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population909
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density3,496/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,992
Per Capita$39,987
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$715
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$209,155
Housing Units615
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation935 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Belle Vernon was founded in 1813.
The median home in Belle Vernon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.