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Belle Vernon, PA


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Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 22 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,211 people in Belle Vernon.

The People and Families of Belle Vernon

In Belle Vernon, about 40% of adults are married. In Belle Vernon, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Belle Vernon has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle Vernon had a median family income of $36,094.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($650) in Belle Vernon. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Belle Vernon Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Belle Vernon is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Belle Vernon. The town is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Belle Vernon.

Commuting

In Belle Vernon, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Belle Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBelle Vernon Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Belle Vernon Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Belle Vernon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Belle Vernon, PA

Comparing Belle Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built11
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