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Belvidere, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County
Belvidere, IL
At a Glance
How Belvidere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belvidere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belvidere residents earn a median household income of $62,462 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,181. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belvidere is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,942. Median rent is $943/month, with 29.1% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Belvidere reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,026/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Belvidere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belvidere has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.