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Bellwood, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Eugene M.

Bellwood is underrated, change my mind

I relocated for work and Median household income is $76,990, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellwood sits at 675.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,221/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,221 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisi...

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Jeremiah Brown

What's it really like living in Bellwood?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $76,990, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs...

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John

How are the schools in Bellwood?

Alright, Been living here since 2020. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Aaliyah Scott

Working remotely from Bellwood

Hey, Just moved here 7 months ago and Household incomes average around $76,990 in Bellwood. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 18,373, Bellwood is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 18,373 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think...

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nashville_stella

Moving to Bellwood -what should I know?

Alright, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here?

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Melanie C.

How is the nightlife in Bellwood?

OK so I've been here for 4 years and You can expect to pay around $1,221 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can b...

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Jeremiah Brown

Bellwood is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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nashville_stella

Moving to Bellwood for work -advice?

You can expect to pay around $1,221 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellwood sits at 675.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not...

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Melanie C.

Job market in Bellwood for tech?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 18,373 people. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Sophia Long

Career opportunities in Bellwood, IL

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $76,990, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,221/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of...

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