At a Glance
Median Income
$49,078
$26,906 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
Zillow: $206,192
Median Rent
$907/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Belwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belwood 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
Belwood residents earn a median household income of $49,078 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,906. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belwood is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,192. Median rent is $907/month, with 19.8% 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 1986.
Education
13.5% of adults in Belwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population928
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,078
Per Capita$26,906
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,600
Rent$907
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$206,192
Housing Units433
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation967 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute39 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Belwood was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.