At a Glance
Median Income
$48,977
$31,560 per capita
Home Value
$143,900
Zillow: $184,532
Median Rent
$647/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.4% smoking rate
How Belgrade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belgrade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belgrade a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belgrade residents earn a median household income of $48,977 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belgrade is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,532. Median rent is $647/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
16.4% of adults in Belgrade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belgrade has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,977
Per Capita$31,560
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,900
Rent$647
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$184,532
Housing Units364
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,268 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Belgrade was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.