What are the schools like in Bentleyville, PA?

Bentleyville is served primarily by Bentworth SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bentleyville?

The median household income in Bentleyville, PA is $53,152 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Bentleyville, PA?

Bentleyville has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.3 inches.

Bentleyville, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bentleyville, PA affordable or expensive?

Bentleyville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bentleyville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,300 and the median rent is $484 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bentleyville, PA?

Crime rate data for Bentleyville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bentleyville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Bentleyville is a small town of 2,409 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $53,152 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Bentleyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bentleyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bentleyville 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: 94.4

Bentleyville's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bentleyville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bentleyville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$484	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,152	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bentleyville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bentleyville is served primarily by Bentworth SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bentleyville, PA	National Avg
School District	Bentworth SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bentleyville sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bentleyville, PA
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bentleyville, PA	National Avg
Population	2,409	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellsworth, PA 1 mi Van Voorhis, PA 3 mi Cokeburg, PA 3 mi Beallsville, PA 4 mi Baidland, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bentleyville

Bentleyville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15314

Bentleyville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentleyville, PA affordable or expensive?

Bentleyville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bentleyville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,300 and median rent is $484/month.

What is the crime rate in Bentleyville, PA?

Crime data for Bentleyville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bentleyville?

Public schools in Bentleyville are operated by Bentworth SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bentleyville, PA a good place to live?

Bentleyville, PA has a population of 2,409, a median household income of $53,152, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bentleyville?

Bentleyville averages 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 10.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bentleyville?

Bentleyville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15314.

What is the population of Bentleyville?

The population of Bentleyville, Pennsylvania is 2,409 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bentleyville?

Key numbers for living in Bentleyville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $141,300, median household income $53,152, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bentleyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.