At a Glance
Median Income
$121,406
$56,264 per capita
Home Value
$491,100
Zillow: $657,431
Median Rent
$2,111/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.5% smoking rate
How Belford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belford residents earn a median household income of $121,406 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,264. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belford is $491,100 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $657,431. Median rent is $2,111/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
38.7% of adults in Belford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,039
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,618/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$121,406
Per Capita$56,264
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A
Home Value$491,100
Rent$2,111
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$657,431
Housing Units666
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Belford was built in 1976.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.