At a Glance
Median Income
$88,393
$41,527 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
Zillow: $355,701
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $88,393 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belleville is $281,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,701. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Belleville reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 651/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Belleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belleville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,628
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,653/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,393
Per Capita$41,527
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,000
Rent$1,003
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$355,701
Housing Units1,150
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property651/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation859 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Belleville was built in 1988.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.