At a Glance
Median Income
$100,334
$46,147 per capita
Home Value
$269,200
Zillow: $378,597
Median Rent
$997/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
1,248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $378,597. 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 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,526
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,742/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,334
Per Capita$46,147
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$997
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$378,597
Housing Units1,176
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property1,248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary507/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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