Living in Belleville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belleville · Census data 2020–2024
Belleville has 220 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $70,278 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,400.
Belleville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belleville at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 59.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,278State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Belleville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belleville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belleville the median home value is $160,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Belleville median household income
The median household income in Belleville is $70,278 and the income per person is $35,924. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Belleville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 36.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.72
36.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Belleville has many vacation and second homes.
Belleville demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 5.5%
- 65 and older
- 49.1%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belleville ›
Education in Belleville
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Belleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belleville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Belleville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Henderson | 207 | $61,771 | $118,200 | $947 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Adams Center | 1,075 | $87,727 | $178,100 | — |
| Rodman | 220 | $57,188 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
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What is the median household income in Belleville, NY?
The median household income in Belleville is $70,278, 18% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $160,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Belleville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Belleville?
The median age in Belleville is 59.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Belleville?
The average commute to work in Belleville is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belleville?
The unemployment rate in Belleville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belleville?
16.8% 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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