At a Glance
Median Income
$59,975
$29,783 per capita
Home Value
$133,500
Zillow: $193,408
Median Rent
$989/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
416/100K
3,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Beloit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beloit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beloit a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beloit residents earn a median household income of $59,975 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,783. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beloit is $133,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,408. Median rent is $989/month, with 28.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Beloit reports 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,009/100K. The murder rate is 10.8/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Beloit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beloit has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population36,554
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density2,104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,975
Per Capita$29,783
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,500
Rent$989
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$193,408
Housing Units14,815
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent416/100K
Property3,009/100K
Murder10.8/100K
Assault270/100K
Burglary330/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Beloit was founded in 1836.
The median home in Beloit was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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