Living in Bellwood, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellwood · Census data 2020–2024
Bellwood has 18,256 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $79,513 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $230,000, the median rent is $1,293/month.
Bellwood at a glance
- Population
- 18,256
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,513State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $230,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,293/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bellwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bellwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellwood the median home value is $230,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,911 a month in housing costs.
Bellwood median household income
The median household income in Bellwood is $79,513 and the income per person is $31,431. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bellwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,340
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.05
Bellwood demographics
- Population
- 18,256
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 5,948
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellwood ›
Education in Bellwood
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Bellwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellwood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Bellwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| Melrose Park | 24,549 | $66,189 | $275,800 | $1,176 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
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What is the median household income in Bellwood, IL?
The median household income in Bellwood is $79,513, 5% 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 Bellwood?
The median home value in Bellwood is $230,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bellwood?
The median gross rent in Bellwood is $1,293 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Bellwood, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Bellwood?
The median age in Bellwood is 38.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bellwood?
The average commute to work in Bellwood is 28 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellwood?
The unemployment rate in Bellwood is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellwood?
17.2% of adults in Bellwood 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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