The Town FilesNorth Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Borough in Westmoreland County · population 1,873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,600
- Household income
- $50,588
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 48.3
North Belle Vernon is a borough of 1,873 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $118,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 94% of Pennsylvania towns.
How North Belle Vernon ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Belle Vernon is worth $118,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $50,588, which is more affordable than 79% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $957 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Belle Vernon | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $957 | $996 |
| Median household income | $50,588 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1943 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in North Belle Vernon
| People | North Belle Vernon | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in North Belle Vernon
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Belle Vernon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 11, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 27, 2022.
Severe weather in Westmoreland County since 1996
Westmoreland County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County had 129,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,519 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in North Belle Vernon itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near North Belle Vernon
- Belle Vernon, PA0.6 mi · 1,024 people · home $138,400
- Lynnwood-Pricedale, PA0.6 mi · 2,074 people · home $197,400
- Speers, PA1.1 mi · 1,088 people · home $158,400
- Monessen, PA1.7 mi · 6,876 people · home $95,900
- Fairhope, PA1.8 mi · 1,146 people · home $128,500
- Charleroi, PA1.9 mi · 4,234 people · home $52,800
- Fayette City, PA2.6 mi · 502 people · home $76,400
- North Charleroi, PA2.7 mi · 1,303 people · home $93,500
North Belle Vernon questions
Is North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Belle Vernon scores better for retirees than 24% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in North Belle Vernon?
The median owner-occupied home in North Belle Vernon is valued at $118,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,588, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $957 a month.
What is the weather like in North Belle Vernon?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.3 inches of snow.
Does North Belle Vernon get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Belle Vernon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 11, 2024. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)