At a Glance
Median Income
$60,529
$33,315 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
Zillow: $160,311
Median Rent
$947/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
532/100K
1,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belleville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.3% (47% above 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 $160,311. 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 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,835/100K. The murder rate is 14.9/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population41,722
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,794/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,529
Per Capita$33,315
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$947
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$160,311
Housing Units20,348
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent532/100K
Property1,835/100K
Murder14.9/100K
Assault403/100K
Burglary582/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation505 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Belleville was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.