Apartments for rent in Bessemer, PA

A small town in Pennsylvania, Bessemer has a population of approximately 1,000. Retirees are typical, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Only 16% of residents rent in Bessemer, as most own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $778 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Bessemer will save around $1,700 compared to the state average.

Bessemer residents have an average commute of about 29 minutes. Many residents (41%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Bessemer residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 14% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Bessemer workers earn an average annual income of just under $64,000, roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Bessemer, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Bessemer has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (10%). In addition, 15% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.