Belvidere, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Belvidere is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,526. Residents earn $100,334 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,526 Population 1,742/sq mi density
$100,334 Median Income $46,147 per capita
$269,200 Home Value $378,597 Zillow
$997 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime/100K 801 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,334 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,200 home value, $997/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,334
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,200
5% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 38/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $997
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Belvidere Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,526
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,742/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,334
Per Capita$46,147
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$997
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$378,597

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property801/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary229/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation262 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+94.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Libraries10

Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belvidere receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Belvidere offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belvidere is $100,334, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Belvidere among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belvidere is $269,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Belvidere is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 801 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Belvidere experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Belvidere has a population of 2,526 with a density of 1,742 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%).

Population

2,526
Total Population
1,742
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Belvidere vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Belvidere vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belvidere is $100,334, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Belvidere vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,334
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,147
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Belvidere is $269,200, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $997 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $378,597.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,200
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$378,597

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$284
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$997
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
In Belvidere, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Belvidere vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access90.4%
Healthcare Facilities313
Belvidere has a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 801 per 100,000 (59% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Belvidere vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent38.1/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery38.1/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property800.9/100K
59% below US avg
Burglary228.8/100K
Theft572.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Belvidere has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,742/sq mi
Coordinates40.8298°N, 75.0733°W
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,742/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

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