At a Glance
Median Income
$86,667
$41,643 per capita
Home Value
$275,200
Zillow: $293,118
Median Rent
$1,531/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,637/100K
5,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellefonte a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $293,118. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bellefonte reports 1,637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 331% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,250/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,507
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density8,372/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$41,643
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,200
Rent$1,531
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$293,118
Housing Units641
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,637/100K
Property5,250/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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