Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Bellefonte is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,022. Residents earn $57,157 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bellefonte receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bellefonte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bellefonte is $57,157, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Bellefonte is $232,500, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bellefonte is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 690 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bellefonte experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,157 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,955 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,665 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,610 |
| County GDP | $11,249M |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $232,500 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $302,601 |
| Median List Price | $264,000 |
| Median List Price | $264,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $180 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.7% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,299 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,450/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Total Violent | 48.1/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.0/100K |
| Assault | 32.1/100K |
| Total Property | 689.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 80.2/100K |
| Theft | 609.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9142°N, 77.7682°W |
| County FIPS | 42027 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,273/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |