Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
16%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$877
Population
7,282
Renter Mix
64% Rent
Bellevue, Pennsylvania sits along the Ohio River just six miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, making it one of Allegheny County's most strategically located boroughs. Incorporated in 1867, the borough traces its roots to land once set aside for Revolutionary War veterans, lending it a history that stretches back to the earliest days of the region. Its name, chosen by a linguist among its founding residents, is French for "beautiful view," a nod to the natural scenery that still defines the area today.
Spanning just two square miles, Bellevue punches above its weight with a walkable commercial corridor along Lincoln Avenue, a mix of local shops, and easy access to Pittsburgh's job centers and cultural hubs via major roadways and public transit. The Andrew Bayne Memorial Library anchors community life alongside a public park, giving the borough a grounded, neighborhood feel that larger cities often struggle to replicate.
The housing stock reflects the borough's historic character, with charming older construction ranging from classic row homes and multi-unit buildings to traditional apartment communities that blend well with the surrounding residential streets. Renters looking for an accessible Pittsburgh-area address without the density of the city will find Bellevue a genuinely appealing option.
Bellevue is a very walkable town that appeals to everyone.
Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County 14 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Bellevue sits in the hills of the Ohio River Valley.
The brick roads of Bellevue lead you home.
Interstate 279 lead Bellevue residents straight into Pittsburgh.
Residents can shop for fresh produce at Bellevue Farmers Market.
Median Household Income
$59,206
Average: $82,946
Education
2,907
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,563
Workers Employed
Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
Bellevue has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, PA is $808 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, $1,016 for two bedrooms, and $897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bellevue, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Some Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.