Bellefonte, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Delaware County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,507 Population 8,372/sq mi density
$86,667 Median Income $41,643 per capita
$275,200 Home Value $301,424 Zillow
$1,531 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$275,200 home value, $1,531/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellefonte, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,667
15% above
$41,643 per capita
Home Value
$275,200
2% below
Zillow: $301,424
Median Rent
$1,531/mo
32% above
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bellefonte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
98%
Rent
132%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellefonte a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellefonte residents earn a median household income of $86,667 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,643. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellefonte is $275,200 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,424. Median rent is $1,531/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Education

33.0% of adults in Bellefonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellefonte has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,507
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density8,372/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$41,643
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,200
Rent$1,531
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$301,424
Housing Units641
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation189 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellefonte was built in 1941.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.