Belvidere, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Warren County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,526 Population 1,742/sq mi density
$100,334 Median Income $46,147 per capita
$269,200 Home Value $389,397 Zillow
$997 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$100,334 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,200 home value, $997/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Belvidere, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,334
34% above
$46,147 per capita
Home Value
$269,200
5% below
Zillow: $389,397
Median Rent
$997/mo
14% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
134%
Home Value
95%
Rent
86%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belvidere residents earn a median household income of $100,334 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,147. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belvidere is $269,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,397. Median rent is $997/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Belvidere reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,062/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Belvidere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,526
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,742/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,334
Per Capita$46,147
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$997
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$389,397
Housing Units1,176
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,062/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation262 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Belvidere was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.