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Belleville, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ethan Anderson

First time home buyer in Belleville

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2012. Median household income is $60,529, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $131,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you...

2 replies 2 upvotes housing
Sebastian M.

Honest thoughts on life in Belleville

So, Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Brielle C.

Day-to-day life in Belleville, IL

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Matthew Chavez

Is Belleville getting better or worse?

Been living here since 2009. With a population of 41,722, Belleville is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great.

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Hudson Kelly

Relocating to Belleville, IL -pros and cons?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good...

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Sophia Rodriguez

Just moved to Belleville, any tips?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Abigail

Worst things about Belleville nobody talks about

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Belleville sits at 554.6 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Colton Price

Anyone work in healthcare in Belleville?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growi...

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Paisley Cooper

Things that make Belleville unique

Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Nevaeh

Raising a family in Belleville -thoughts?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Belleville sits at 554.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. The su...

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Paisley Cooper

What surprised you most about Belleville?

Hey folks, Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Serenity Ross

Healthcare options in Belleville?

Random thought, Median household income is $60,529, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 41,722, Belleville is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public ...

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Hudson Kelly

Best companies to work for in Belleville?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $947/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,722 people. With a population of 41,722, Belleville is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxe...

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Colton Price

Is Belleville a good place to live?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Rent is about $947/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,722 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene whic...

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Colton Price

Working in Belleville -salaries realistic?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 13 months ago and With a population of 41,722, Belleville is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a l...

17 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Ethan Anderson

What's it really like living in Belleville?

Hey folks, Just moved here 9 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it...

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Leah Torres

Affordable areas near Belleville?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great.

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Hudson Kelly

Dog-friendly places in Belleville?

Alright, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $947 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families ...

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