At a Glance
Median Income
$55,895
$25,270 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
Zillow: $259,482
Median Rent
$693/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Belding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belding a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belding residents earn a median household income of $55,895 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,270. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belding is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,482. Median rent is $693/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Belding reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,148/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Belding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belding has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,949
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,895
Per Capita$25,270
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$693
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$259,482
Housing Units2,254
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,148/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary139/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation773 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Belding was founded in 1838.
The median home in Belding was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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