At a Glance
Median Income
$76,990
$31,283 per capita
Home Value
$219,600
Zillow: $261,026
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
306/100K
1,209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.6% smoking rate
How Bellwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellwood residents earn a median household income of $76,990 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,283. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellwood is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,026. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 39.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Bellwood reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,209/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Bellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population18,373
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density7,655/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,990
Per Capita$31,283
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,221
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$261,026
Housing Units6,471
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent306/100K
Property1,209/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellwood was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.