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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,334 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,147 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,245 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,243 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,852 |
| County GDP | $6,162M |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Healthcare | 313 |
| Retail | 324 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $269,200 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $378,597 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $997 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,194 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Total Violent | 38.1/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 38.1/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 800.9/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 228.8/100K |
| Theft | 572.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8298°N, 75.0733°W |
| County FIPS | 34041 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 313 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Retail Stores | 324 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |