At a Glance
Median Income
$79,271
$39,367 per capita
Home Value
$237,900
Zillow: $391,275
Median Rent
$877/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Belgium Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belgium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belgium a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belgium residents earn a median household income of $79,271 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,367. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belgium is $237,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,275. Median rent is $877/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Belgium reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 801/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Belgium hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belgium has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,648
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,271
Per Capita$39,367
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,900
Rent$877
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$391,275
Housing Units1,135
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property801/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation733 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Belgium was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.