At a Glance
Median Income
$114,063
$58,746 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
Zillow: $269,377
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.2% poverty rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellefonte residents earn a median household income of $114,063 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,746. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellefonte is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,377. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
49.9% of adults in Bellefonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellefonte has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,251
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,422/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,063
Per Capita$58,746
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,800
Rent$1,750
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$269,377
Housing Units431
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation648 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellefonte was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.