At a Glance
Median Income
$47,191
$22,500 per capita
Home Value
$141,100
Zillow: $293,282
Median Rent
$875/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,327/100K
2,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
19.6% smoking rate
How Belle Glade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belle Glade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belle Glade a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belle Glade residents earn a median household income of $47,191 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,500. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belle Glade is $141,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,282. Median rent is $875/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Belle Glade reports 1,327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 249% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,672/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Belle Glade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belle Glade has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,818
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,399/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,191
Per Capita$22,500
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,100
Rent$875
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$293,282
Housing Units6,202
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,327/100K
Property2,672/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Belle Glade was founded in 1925.
The median home in Belle Glade was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
28.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.