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Belleville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County
Belleville, IL
At a Glance
How Belleville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belleville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belleville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belleville residents earn a median household income of $60,529 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,315. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belleville is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,674. Median rent is $947/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Belleville reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,670/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Belleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belleville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.