Bentleyville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,343 Population 633/sq mi density
$56,179 Median Income $28,903 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $161,843 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,179 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $607/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bentleyville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,179
25% below
$28,903 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
52% below
Zillow: $161,843
Median Rent
$607/mo
48% below
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bentleyville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
48%
Rent
52%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bentleyville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bentleyville residents earn a median household income of $56,179 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,903. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bentleyville is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,843. Median rent is $607/month, with 20.5% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Bentleyville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 258/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Bentleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bentleyville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,343
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,179
Per Capita$28,903
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$607
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$161,843
Housing Units1,134
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property258/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,015 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Bentleyville was founded in 1870.
The median home in Bentleyville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.