At a Glance
Median Income
$73,393
$40,141 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $161,048
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Belden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belden residents earn a median household income of $73,393 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belden is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,048. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Belden reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Belden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$40,141
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$161,048
Housing Units53
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute29 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Belden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.