Bessemer, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
933 Population 565/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $32,632 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $140,897 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $909/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bessemer, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,214
16% below
$32,632 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $140,897
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bessemer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
40%
Rent
78%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bessemer a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bessemer residents earn a median household income of $63,214 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,632. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bessemer is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,897. Median rent is $909/month, with 38.8% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Bessemer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 673/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Bessemer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bessemer has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population933
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$32,632
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$909
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$140,897
Housing Units447
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property673/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation1,108 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bessemer was founded in 1913.
The median home in Bessemer was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.