Belleville, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
41,722 Population
$60,529 Median Income
$131,000 Home Value
$947 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
38.3 yrs Median Age
28.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.2
Education

People

Population41,722
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,794/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 57.8%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$60,529
Per Capita Income$33,315
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate8.9%
County GDP$16,131M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$131,000
Zillow Value$155,674
Median Rent$947
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul34° / 79°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow11 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Work From Home11.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Belleville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,529
Home Value$131,000
Median Rent$947
Poverty Rate8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
Unemployment3.4%
Avg Temperature57.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population41,722
Population Density1,794 per sq mi
Median Age38.3 years
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57.8% Black 32% Hispanic 1.3% Other 8.9%
White57.8%
Black or African American32.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.9%

Language

English Only95.7%
Spanish Speakers4.3%
English 95.7% Spanish 4.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

19% below avg
Median Household Income$60,529
Per Capita Income$33,315
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,096
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,661

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate8.9%
Total Establishments (County)4,856
County GDP$16,131M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation565
Healthcare Facilities634
Retail Stores779
Manufacturing149
Total Establishments4,856

Industry Mix

Restaurants 565 Healthcare 634 Retail 779 Manufacturing 149

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,661
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,264

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.9 min
Work From Home11.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$131,000
Zillow Home Value Index$155,674

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$145,000
Price Per Sq Ft$105
Homes Sold (month)45
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops18.9%
Active Inventory169

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied61.0%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$947
Zillow Rent Index$1,071

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,264
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.78%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup78.4%
Premature Death Rate11,442 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access80.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)634
Restaurants (County)565

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

34°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.4 in
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Land Area23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²)
Population Density1,794 per sq mi
Latitude38.5160°
Longitude-89.9898°
County FIPS17163

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 53%

Democrat +7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
High School+94.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,794 per sq mi
Land Area23.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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