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Bellwood, PA

Bellwood, PA.

Population: 2,392 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bellwood, PA is $176,233 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,700 after a median 34 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$176,233

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,233
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.3%
10-year appreciation
+19.4%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$177,719
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,700
Median list price
$197,400
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
-28.8%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lewis M Myers El Sch, Bellwood-Antis HS, Bellwood Antis MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Quarries & Disposal, Inc./Stotler Landfill (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
24.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
213

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,188
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,343

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Vicars Private Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA), UPMC ALTOONA, PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-117 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
65.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,685
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,762
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
65

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BellwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$176,233$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$170,700$254,900$325,000
Median days on market34 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,685$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bellwood, PA?
$176,233.
What is the median sale price in Bellwood, PA?
$170,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Bellwood, PA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Bellwood, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bellwood, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Bellwood, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Bellwood, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bellwood, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bellwood, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Delta Quarries & Disposal, Inc./Stotler Landfill, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Bellwood, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bellwood, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bellwood, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bellwood, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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