Living in Belfast, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belfast · Census data 2020–2024
Belfast has 1,144 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $77,647 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $267,900.
Belfast is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belfast at a glance
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,647State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $267,900State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Belfast a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Belfast
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belfast the median home value is $267,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,841 a month in housing costs.
Belfast median household income
The median household income in Belfast is $77,647 and the income per person is $33,238. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Belfast: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.66
Belfast demographics
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 430
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belfast ›
Education in Belfast
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Belfast have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belfast
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Belfast vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 1,144 | $77,647 | $267,900 | — |
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | $346,300 | $1,182 |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,722 | $112,281 | $391,500 | $1,291 |
| Plainfield | 6,241 | $87,230 | $316,300 | $1,711 |
| Tatamy | 1,464 | $122,188 | $310,200 | $1,647 |
| Bushkill | 8,623 | $120,522 | $407,300 | $1,510 |
| Nazareth | 6,043 | $56,855 | $240,300 | $1,168 |
| Forks | 16,382 | $110,190 | $358,900 | $1,440 |
| Ackermanville | 240 | $73,359 | $274,300 | — |
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 $77,647, about the same as 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 $267,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Belfast, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Belfast?
The median age in Belfast is 46.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Belfast?
The average commute to work in Belfast is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belfast?
The unemployment rate in Belfast is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belfast?
15.3% 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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