Bellefonte, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,022 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,157 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$838 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$803 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 24
Feb 2 10 26
Mar 2 8 35
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 2 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 25, PA State House District 171, PA
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Schools

Bellefonte Area MS
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Bellefonte Area HS
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Centre County Christian Academy
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
8 miles, SW • 5 star
Lock Haven Hospital
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
23 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
73 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
97 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
97 miles, NE • 1 star
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