At a Glance
Median Income
$59,861
$31,512 per capita
Home Value
$181,000
Zillow: $287,883
Median Rent
$788/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Bellville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellville residents earn a median household income of $59,861 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,512. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellville is $181,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,883. Median rent is $788/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Bellville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Bellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,037
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density715/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,861
Per Capita$31,512
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,000
Rent$788
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$287,883
Housing Units866
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bellville was founded in 1808.
The median home in Bellville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.