At a Glance
Median Income
$63,214
$32,632 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
Zillow: $129,799
Median Rent
$909/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
508/100K
3,836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bessemer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $129,799. 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 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,836/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population933
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$32,632
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$909
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$129,799
Housing Units447
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property3,836/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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