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Belle Vernon, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Belle Vernon, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Belle Vernon a Good Place to Live?
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 6.3% (75% 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 $201,943. 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.
Safety & Crime
Belle Vernon reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,429/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.