Living in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Belle Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
North Belle Vernon has 1,723 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $50,588 (35% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $118,600, the median rent is $957/month.
North Belle Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 1,723
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,588State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $118,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Belle Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Belle Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Belle Vernon the median home value is $118,600, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,137 a month in housing costs.
North Belle Vernon median household income
The median household income in North Belle Vernon is $50,588 and the income per person is $33,625. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Belle Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 963
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.06
North Belle Vernon demographics
- Population
- 1,723
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 838
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Belle Vernon ›
Education in North Belle Vernon
28.3% of adults 25 and older in North Belle Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Belle Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
North Belle Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Belle Vernon | 1,723 | $50,588 | $118,600 | $957 |
| Belle Vernon | 923 | $41,154 | $138,400 | $711 |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2,128 | $57,599 | $197,400 | $711 |
| Speers | 1,105 | $72,813 | $158,400 | $1,077 |
| Dunlevy | 326 | $74,500 | $97,600 | $1,135 |
| Monessen | 6,780 | $52,889 | $95,900 | $733 |
| Fairhope | 1,082 | $37,014 | $128,500 | $938 |
| Twilight | 221 | $98,750 | $206,500 | — |
| Charleroi | 4,202 | $43,265 | $52,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in North Belle Vernon, PA?
The median household income in North Belle Vernon is $50,588, 35% 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 North Belle Vernon?
The median home value in North Belle Vernon is $118,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Belle Vernon?
The median gross rent in North Belle Vernon is $957 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is North Belle Vernon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in North Belle Vernon?
The median age in North Belle Vernon is 48.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Belle Vernon?
The average commute to work in North Belle Vernon is 24 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Belle Vernon?
The unemployment rate in North Belle Vernon is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Belle Vernon?
28.3% of adults in North Belle Vernon 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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