At a Glance
Median Income
$50,172
$22,735 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
Zillow: $316,641
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
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+
2.7 / 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 $50,172 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,735. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,661 business establishments, including 800 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellwood is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,641. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Bellwood reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Bellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellwood has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,489
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,172
Per Capita$22,735
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$37,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,132
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$316,641
Housing Units3,256
Rent Burden41.2%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death7,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellwood was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 800 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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