At a Glance
Median Income
$159,963
$86,093 per capita
Home Value
$581,500
Zillow: $699,676
Median Rent
$3,111/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
78.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Blue Bell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Bell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Bell a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Bell residents earn a median household income of $159,963 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,093. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Bell is $581,500 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $699,676. Median rent is $3,111/month, with 19.3% 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 1982.
Education
78.6% of adults in Blue Bell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Bell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,450
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,963
Per Capita$86,093
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$581,500
Rent$3,111
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$699,676
Housing Units2,545
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation365 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+40.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Bell was built in 1982.
34.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.