Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
URBN FlavourHaus Bellefonte
Coffee Shop
My Cafe Buzz
Coffee Shop
Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
URBN FlavourHaus Park Place
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Rogers Stadium
Stadium
Bellefonte Art Museum
Art Gallery
Miles-Humes House, Centre County Library & Historical Museum
Museum
American Philatelic Center
Museum
Bellefonte Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bald Eagle Area Alumni Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (3) F
Burger King
Fast Food
The Cakery
Sweets
Good Intent Cider
Bar
Sam F. Nastase Beer Distribution
Alcohol
Wine and Spirits Stores
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies
Fast Food
Robin Hood Brewing Co.
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Big D's Cones & Shakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Young's School of Tae Kwon Do
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Talleyrand Park
Park
Parkview Heights Park
Park
Lamb's Park
Park
Masullo Park
Park
Governor's Park
Park
Milesburg Park
Park
Benner Playground
Playground
Dinosaur Playground
Playground
Gettig Park Little League Fields
Park
Benner Township
Park
Shops (12) C+
Wild on Cherry
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Woodring's Floral Gardens
Florist
Triangle Building Supplies & Services
Home Improvement
Wireless Zone Bellefonte
Electronics
Plaza Centre
Furniture
Winged Beauty Studio
Beauty
Classic Kuts
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Erin Carey Florals
Florist
Uni-Mart
Convenience Store
Lyken's Market
Convenience Store
Snappy's Market & Grille
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rutter's
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Uni-Mart-Exxon
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Bellefonte.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations A+
East Bishop Street at South Wilson Street
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at Shope Street
Bus Stop
Howard Street at Centre Crest
Bus Stop
Howard Street at Monroe Street
Bus Stop
805 East High Street
Bus Stop
804 East High Street
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at High School Football Field
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at South McAllister Street
Bus Stop
North Wilson Street at East Lamb Street Outbound
Bus Stop
North Wilson Street at East Lamb Street Inbound
Bus Stop
211 North McAllister Street
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at Badger Lane
Bus Stop
220 North McAllister Street
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at Blanchard Street
Bus Stop
East Linn Street at North Wilson Street Outbound
Bus Stop
East Linn Street at North Wilson Street Inbound
Bus Stop
East High Street at South School Street
Bus Stop
Blanchard Street at East Crawford Lane Inbound
Bus Stop
Blanchard Street at East Crawford Lane Outbound
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at Bellefonte High School
Bus Stop
East High Street at North School Street
Bus Stop
East Linn Street at Armor Street Inbound
Bus Stop
East Linn Street at Armor Street Outbound
Bus Stop
East Bishop Street at Burger King
Bus Stop
Blanchard Street at Union Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Bellefonte is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

Bellefonte crime rates are 1,466 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,233 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
233 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B

The median income in Bellefonte is $58,618 - which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$58,618 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Geisinger Bellefonte
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Bellefonte Family Dentistry
Dentist
R. Paul Campbell, D.M.D. Orthodontic Specialist
Dentist
Centre County Sheriff's Department
Police
Mount Nittany Health
Clinic
Bellefonte Dental
Dentist
Undine Fire Company #2
Fire Station
Logan Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pennsylvania State Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Bellefonte home prices are $193,600 - which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$193,600 B
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Bellefonte graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Bellefonte Area Ms
Centre County Christian Academy
St John The Evangelist Catholic School
Bellefonte El Sch
Benner El Sch
Bald Eagle Area Jshs
Wingate El Sch
Pleasant Gap El Sch
High Schools (2) A
Bellefonte Area Hs
Centre County Christian Academy
Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
Bald Eagle Area Jshs
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ratings A+

Bellefonte has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
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User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Bellefonte, PA Area Guide

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Bellefonte Area Facts

  • Bellefonte has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bellefonte crime rates are 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Bellefonte is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bellefonte? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Talleyrand Park
      Parkview Heights Park
      Lamb's Park
      Masullo Park
      Governor's Park
      Milesburg Park
      Benner Playground
      Dinosaur Playground

      Entertainment

      Rogers Stadium
      Bellefonte Art Museum
      Miles-Humes House, Centre County Library & Historical Museum
      American Philatelic Center
      Bellefonte Lanes
      Bald Eagle Area Alumni Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      The Cakery
      Good Intent Cider
      Sam F. Nastase Beer Distribution
      Wine and Spirits Stores
      Wendy's
      Troy's Philadelphia Style Hoagies
      Robin Hood Brewing Co.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bellefonte? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Bellefonte.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bellefonte? The cost of living in Bellefonte is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Bellefonte
      100

      same as average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bellefonte? Bellefonte crime rates are 1,466, which are 17% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,466 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Bellefonte? The median income in Bellefonte is $58,618 which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $58,6186% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,17615% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bellefonte a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Geisinger Bellefonte

      A+ Housing

      What are Bellefonte home prices? Bellefonte home prices are $193,600 - which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $193,6005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84211% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Bellefonte have good schools? The Bellefonte graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bellefonte a good place to live? Bellefonte has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      8 total surveys

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