Living in Belleville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belleville · Census data 2020–2024
Belleville has 41,370 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $63,535 (24% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Belleville at a glance
- Population
- 41,370
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,535State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Belleville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Belleville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belleville the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,445 a month in housing costs.
Belleville median household income
The median household income in Belleville is $63,535 and the income per person is $34,085. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Belleville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,212
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.24
Belleville demographics
- Population
- 41,370
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 17,646
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belleville ›
Education in Belleville
28% of adults 25 and older in Belleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belleville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Belleville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 41,370 | $63,535 | $141,300 | $1,019 |
| Swansea | 14,710 | $91,587 | $223,600 | $1,137 |
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| Fairview Heights | 16,745 | $80,930 | $177,700 | $1,174 |
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
| Millstadt | 4,008 | $90,901 | $230,500 | $1,150 |
| Smithton | 3,680 | $135,455 | $256,300 | — |
| O'Fallon | 32,262 | $105,982 | $295,700 | $1,332 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
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What is the median household income in Belleville, IL?
The median household income in Belleville is $63,535, 24% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Belleville?
The median home value in Belleville is $141,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Belleville?
The median gross rent in Belleville is $1,019 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Belleville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Belleville?
The median age in Belleville is 39.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Belleville?
The average commute to work in Belleville is 25 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belleville?
The unemployment rate in Belleville is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belleville?
28% of adults in Belleville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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