Bellwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,586 Population 3,304/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $29,941 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $167,639 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $973/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellwood, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,750
26% below
$29,941 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
51% below
Zillow: $167,639
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Bellwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bellwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
49%
Rent
84%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellwood 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

Bellwood residents earn a median household income of $55,750 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,941. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellwood is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,639. Median rent is $973/month, with 28.5% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Bellwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K.

Education

24.4% of adults in Bellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,586
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,304/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$29,941
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$973
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$167,639
Housing Units776
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property57/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Bellwood was founded in 1877.
The median home in Bellwood was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.