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Bellefonte, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
Bellefonte, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bellefonte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bellefonte residents earn a median household income of $57,157 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,955. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellefonte is $232,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,601. Median rent is $900/month, with 26.4% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Bellefonte reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Bellefonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellefonte has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.