Belle Mead, NJ

Belle Mead, NJ

At a Glance

How Belle Mead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belle Mead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Belle Mead a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Belle Mead residents earn a median household income of $219,215 , which is 192% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,665. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Mead is $777,600 , 176% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,017,649. Median rent is $2,645/month, with 26.8% 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 1998.

Safety & Crime

Belle Mead reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

72.9% of adults in Belle Mead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (116% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Mead has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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