Living in Bellefonte, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellefonte · Census data 2020–2024
Bellefonte has 1,388 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $90,694 (7% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $289,500, the median rent is $1,511/month.
Bellefonte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bellefonte at a glance
- Population
- 1,388
- Median age
- 42.1State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $90,694State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $289,500State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,511/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bellefonte a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Delaware median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bellefonte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellefonte the median home value is $289,500, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,511 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,707 a month in housing costs.
Bellefonte median household income
The median household income in Bellefonte is $90,694 and the income per person is $44,141. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Bellefonte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 610
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.36
Bellefonte demographics
- Population
- 1,388
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 587
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellefonte ›
Education in Bellefonte
34% of adults 25 and older in Bellefonte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellefonte
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Bellefonte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | 1,388 | $90,694 | $289,500 | $1,511 |
| Edgemoor | 6,349 | $59,424 | $290,400 | $1,438 |
| Ardencroft | 213 | $130,688 | $432,100 | — |
| Wilmington | 71,727 | $58,671 | $231,400 | $1,224 |
| Ardentown | 233 | $77,188 | $400,000 | $1,431 |
| Arden | 627 | $79,306 | $479,400 | $1,125 |
| Penns Grove | 4,882 | $45,781 | $178,200 | $1,117 |
| Claymont | 8,786 | $74,712 | $276,600 | $1,306 |
| Pedricktown | 424 | $90,417 | $193,900 | $1,857 |
More for people moving to Bellefonte
Bellefonte ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bellefonte: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bellefonte, DE?
The median household income in Bellefonte is $90,694, 7% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bellefonte?
The median home value in Bellefonte is $289,500, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Bellefonte?
The median gross rent in Bellefonte is $1,511 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Bellefonte, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Delaware median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Bellefonte?
The median age in Bellefonte is 42.1 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Bellefonte?
The average commute to work in Bellefonte is 21 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellefonte?
The unemployment rate in Bellefonte is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellefonte?
34% of adults in Bellefonte have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: