At a Glance
Median Income
$81,836
$36,108 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $228,379
Median Rent
$925/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,860/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How South Beloit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Beloit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Beloit a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Beloit residents earn a median household income of $81,836 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,108. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Beloit is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,379. Median rent is $925/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
South Beloit reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,860/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in South Beloit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Beloit has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,930
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,836
Per Capita$36,108
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$925
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$228,379
Housing Units3,435
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,860/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary210/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation770 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries12
Did You Know?
South Beloit was founded in 1917.
The median home in South Beloit was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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