Living in Belfast, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belfast · Census data 2020–2024
Belfast has 1,403 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $64,074 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $198,700, the median rent is $854/month.
Belfast is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belfast at a glance
- Population
- 1,403
- Median age
- 50.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,074State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $198,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Belfast a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belfast
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belfast the median home value is $198,700, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,478 a month in housing costs.
Belfast median household income
The median household income in Belfast is $64,074 and the income per person is $34,075. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Belfast: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 640
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.44
Belfast demographics
- Population
- 1,403
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 576
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belfast ›
Education in Belfast
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Belfast have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belfast
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Belfast vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 1,403 | $64,074 | $198,700 | $854 |
| Needmore | 196 | $71,979 | $144,900 | $1,672 |
| Brush Creek | 628 | $55,208 | $183,000 | $662 |
| Ayr | 2,011 | $61,818 | $223,700 | $788 |
| Thompson | 952 | $81,932 | $261,900 | $1,104 |
| Licking Creek | 1,457 | $78,036 | $203,700 | $794 |
| Bethel | 1,533 | $74,856 | $264,200 | $823 |
| McConnellsburg | 1,009 | $36,875 | $173,000 | $755 |
| Warren | 372 | $84,750 | $330,700 | $763 |
More for people moving to Belfast
Belfast ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Belfast: FAQ
What is the median household income in Belfast, PA?
The median household income in Belfast is $64,074, 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Belfast?
The median home value in Belfast is $198,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Belfast?
The median gross rent in Belfast is $854 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Belfast, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Belfast?
The median age in Belfast is 50.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Belfast?
The average commute to work in Belfast is 36 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belfast?
The unemployment rate in Belfast is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belfast?
13.8% of adults in Belfast 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.
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