At a Glance
Median Income
$59,929
$36,633 per capita
Home Value
$162,700
Zillow: $311,394
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
1,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.3% 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 $59,929 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,633. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belleville is $162,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,394. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Belleville reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,033/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Belleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belleville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population3,961
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3,505/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,929
Per Capita$36,633
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,700
Rent$1,077
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$311,394
Housing Units2,058
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent310/100K
Property1,033/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation676 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Belleville was founded in 1905.
The median home in Belleville was built in 1978.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.