At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$23,234 per capita
Home Value
$139,100
Zillow: $261,350
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Belview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belview residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belview is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,350. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
7.4% of adults in Belview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belview has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population920
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$23,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,100
Rent$1,039
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$261,350
Housing Units474
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation2,012 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Belview was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.