Belvidere, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,510 Population 1,936/sq mi density
$62,462 Median Income $32,181 per capita
$153,100 Home Value $263,884 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
150 Violent Crime/100K 451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,462 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Belvidere, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,462
17% below
$32,181 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
46% below
Zillow: $263,884
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
60% below
451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
54%
Rent
81%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.1% (97% 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 $263,884. 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 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 451/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,510
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,462
Per Capita$32,181
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent$943
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$263,884
Housing Units10,218
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property451/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation740 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Belvidere was founded in 1835.
The median home in Belvidere was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.