NEIGHBORHOOD
Bella Vista
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 11,142 residents · 0.39 sq mi
The short version
Bella Vista is a neighborhood of 11,142 people in Philadelphia. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 64% ahead of the Philadelphia median. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. Density works out to 28,351 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Bella Vista; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,142
Population density
28,351 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,634
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,829
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
Information7.9%
Public administration7.1%
Retail trade6.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$549,450
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,766
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.91 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(7,545)
Black13.2%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(574)
Asian7.2%(798)
Other6.8%(758)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(7,545)
Black13.2%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(574)
Asian7.2%(798)
Other6.8%(758)
Diversity Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
9.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 11,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $101,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $549,450, and the typical rent is about $1,766 a month.
How educated are people in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 72.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 12.3% of people in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PhiladelphiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024