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Bellefonte, PA

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Population
5,862
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
778 ft
Median Home Value
$240,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$975/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,540
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityState College, Pennsylvania9.7 miles away · 40,844 residents.

About Bellefonte

Bellefonte is a historic borough and the county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, situated northeast of State College. Renowned as the home of seven governors commemorated in Talleyrand Park and housing the historic Centre County Courthouse, the community of approximately 6,000 is served by the Bellefonte Area School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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