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Bessemer, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bessemer is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 933. Residents earn $63,214 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
933 Population 565/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $32,632 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $129,799 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $909/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,214
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,700
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $909
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population933
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$32,632
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$909
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$129,799
Housing Units447
Rent Burden38.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.7%
Libraries4

Is Bessemer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bessemer receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bessemer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bessemer is $63,214, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bessemer is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bessemer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bessemer has a population of 933 with a density of 565 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%).

Population

933
Total Population
565
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bessemer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bessemer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bessemer is $63,214, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bessemer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,214
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,632
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bessemer is $111,700, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $909 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $129,799.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,700
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$129,799

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$909
22% below US avg
Rent Burden38.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.1%
Housing Units447
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
Bessemer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density565/sq mi
Coordinates40.9772°N, 80.4887°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 76.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density565/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home8.6%

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