Housing data for Blue Bell, PA
Blue Bell, PA has an estimated 6,424 residents and 2,555 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County.
15.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $3,348 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 6,424 (±517)
- Housing units
- 2,555 (±188)
- Households that rent
- 15.9%
- Median gross rent
- $3,348
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.8%
What stands out in Blue Bell
Median gross rent: $3,348 (±$899) in Blue Bell, higher than in Montgomery County ($1,683).
Median household income: $171,818 (±$14,607) in Blue Bell, higher than in Montgomery County ($113,915).
Median home value: $614,000 (±$30,514) in Blue Bell, higher than in Montgomery County ($436,700).
Households that rent: 15.9% (±4.0 points) in Blue Bell, lower than in Montgomery County (28.6%).
- Median rent in Blue Bell
- Income and affordability in Blue Bell
- Home values in Blue Bell
- Renters and owners in Blue Bell
Housing in Blue Bell at a glance
- Median rent: $3,348 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $3,500 or more median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 28.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 15.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $171,818 median household income
- Home values: $614,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,814 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,830 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 10.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 72.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 35.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.5% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 51.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +2.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,720 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 19422)
Blue Bell against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Blue Bell | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,424 (±517) | 867,573 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,555 (±188) | 350,351 (±250) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 15.9% (±4.0 points) | 28.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $3,348 (±$899) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $171,818 (±$14,607) | $113,915 (±$1,905) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $614,000 (±$30,514) | $436,700 (±$2,838) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,830 (±$278) | $5,875 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 35.5% (±6.6 points) | 61.1% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) | 27.8 minutes (±0.3) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 96.9% (±2.1 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.7 years (±2.5) | 41.2 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Blue Bell covers 5.4 square miles of land, about 1,192 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Blue Bell has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,250 (±281) | 6,424 (±517) | +2.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 2,633 (±102) | 2,555 (±188) | −3.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,708 (±$168) | $3,348 (±$899) | +96.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $475,900 (±$23,293) | $614,000 (±$30,514) | +29.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $132,204 (±$10,598) | $171,818 (±$14,607) | +30.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,388 (±$143) | $2,814 (±$278) | +17.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,245 (±$395) | $5,830 (±$278) | +11.2% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 13.0% (±3.7 points) | 15.9% (±4.0 points) | +2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% (±8.5 points) | 6.5% (±10.9 points) | +1.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Montgomery County
Blue Bell has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Montgomery County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montgomery County recorded 107 violent and 1,492 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Blue Bell
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19422 | 44% | 20,412 | $2,209 | $611,900 | $158,288 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Blue Bell
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler | 2.6 mi | $1,447 | $377,300 | 50.4% |
| Plymouth Meeting | 2.7 mi | $1,952 | $512,500 | 43.2% |
| Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 2.8 mi | $1,765 | $457,800 | 33.1% |
| Whitemarsh Township | 3.3 mi | $2,322 | $570,100 | 26.0% |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 3.3 mi | $2,493 | $655,000 | 22.0% |
| Spring House | 3.3 mi | $3,304 | $670,700 | 14.6% |
| East Norriton Township | 3.6 mi | $1,743 | $361,100 | 30.5% |
| Fort Washington | 4.0 mi | $1,996 | $575,600 | 19.4% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Blue Bell
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Township | $3,332 | $614,300 | $185,114 | 14.7% |
| Spring House | $3,304 | $670,700 | $198,077 | 14.6% |
| Lower Makefield Township | $2,340 | $630,200 | $175,206 | 12.4% |
| Chadds Ford Township | $2,226 | $753,100 | $168,491 | 7.9% |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | $2,358 | $770,000 | $191,543 | 7.3% |
| Edgmont Township | $2,756 | $614,200 | $136,964 | 21.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Blue Bell, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Blue Bell, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Blue Bell is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Whitpain Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Blue Bell
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Blue Bell beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Blue Bell, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Blue Bell, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Blue Bell
What is the average rent in Blue Bell, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Blue Bell is $3,348 (±$899) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Blue Bell?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Blue Bell, PA is $2,636 (±$842) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Blue Bell?
Blue Bell has an estimated 389 (±99) renting households, 15.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Blue Bell?
The median household income in Blue Bell is $171,818 (±$14,607) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Blue Bell, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $614,000 (±$30,514) for owner-occupied homes in Blue Bell (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Blue Bell?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Blue Bell, PA is $2,814 (±$278) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Blue Bell growing?
In Blue Bell, the number of residents went from 6,250 in 2015–2019 to 6,424 in 2020–2024 (+2.8%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Blue Bell?
The ZIP code that covers Blue Bell is 19422.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 19422?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19422 is $2,209 (±$117) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Blue Bell CDP, Pennsylvania (place:07224, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .