Bellefonte, Pennsylvania · ZIP 16823

Bellefonte — ZIP 16823

Bellefonte (16823) scores 67/100 — Fair for Pennsylvania. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $314K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$314K

Median rent$1,285/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$314K

Median Rent

$1,285/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,409

Violent Crime

219

Property Crime

1,190

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Centre County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Bellefonte Area HS	09–12	850	82%	75%
Benner El Sch	KG–05	252	67%	62%
Marion-Walker El Sch	KG–05	353	57%	62%
Pleasant Gap El Sch	KG–05	215	47%	57%
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS	06–12	832	45%	57%
Bellefonte El Sch	KG–05	318	42%	52%
Wingate El Sch	KG–05	365	32%	32%
Bellefonte Area MS	06–08	591	30%	60%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,168

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

44.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 16823 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 16823 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 16823 is approximately $314K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 16823 in Bellefonte has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.