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Bellwood is a small town of 1,681 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $50,250
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bellwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bellwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bellwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.2
Bellwood's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bellwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bellwood, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$945
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bellwood's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.6 /100k
Property Crime
732.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bellwood is served primarily by Bellwood-Antis SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bellwood, PA
National Avg
School District
Bellwood-Antis SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bellwood sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.7 inches of snow per year.
Bellwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bellwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,600 and median rent is $945/month.
Bellwood's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bellwood are operated by Bellwood-Antis SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bellwood, PA has a population of 1,681, a median household income of $50,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bellwood averages 33.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 34.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bellwood, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16617.
The population of Bellwood, Pennsylvania is 1,681 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bellwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $136,600, median household income $50,250, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
