Bellevue, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bellevue is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,186. Residents earn $64,888 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,186 Population 8,105/sq mi density
$64,888 Median Income $43,780 per capita
$177,900 Home Value
$935 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
348 Violent Crime/100K 3,134 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,888 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,900 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K (8% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,888
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $177,900
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 348/100K
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.1%
40% higher than US avg
Median Rent $935
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Bellevue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,186
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density8,105/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,888
Per Capita$43,780
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,900
Rent$935
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent348/100K
Property3,134/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault204/100K
Burglary624/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation979 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Libraries11

Is Bellevue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bellevue receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bellevue offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bellevue is $64,888, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bellevue is $177,900, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bellevue is below the national average at 348 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,134 per 100,000, 60% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bellevue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bellevue has a population of 8,186 with a density of 8,105 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83%), with 10.6% Black.

Population

8,186
Total Population
8,105
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bellevue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bellevue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bellevue is $64,888, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Bellevue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,888
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,780
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bellevue is $177,900, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $935 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,900
37% below US avg
Median List Price$225,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$225,000
$/Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio104.3%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$935
20% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate3.14%

Health Metrics: Bellevue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472
Bellevue has a violent crime rate of 348 per 100,000 residents, 8% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,134 per 100,000 (60% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bellevue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent348.3/100K
8% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery144.1/100K
Assault204.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,134.4/100K
60% above US avg
Burglary624.5/100K
Theft2,449.9/100K
Vehicle Theft60.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density8,105/sq mi
Coordinates40.4940°N, 80.0553°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.1%
40% above US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density8,105/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Work from Home18.9%

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