At a Glance
Median Income
$86,875
$34,168 per capita
Home Value
$257,100
Zillow: $327,134
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
2,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Belville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belville residents earn a median household income of $86,875 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,168. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belville is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,134. Median rent is $1,738/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Belville reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,008/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Belville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,183
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,875
Per Capita$34,168
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,100
Rent$1,738
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$327,134
Housing Units1,349
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property2,008/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Belville was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.