Living in Belleville, Wisconsin

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belleville · Census data 2020–2024

Belleville has 2,579 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $88,304 (14% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $308,500, the median rent is $894/month.

Belleville at a glance

Population
2,579
Median age
35.9State: 40.2
Median household income
$88,304State: $77,485
Median home value
$308,500State: $266,500
Median rent
$894/moState: $1,087
Homeowners
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
Average commute
25 min

Is Belleville a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4%.

Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

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 $308,500, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,870 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Belleville$308,500
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Belleville$894
Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Belleville median household income

The median household income in Belleville is $88,304 and the income per person is $41,673. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Belleville$88,304
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Belleville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,096
Owner-occupied
82.1%
Renter-occupied
17.9%
Vacant
1.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
2.38

Belleville demographics

Population
2,579
Median age
35.9
Under 18
25.2%
65 and older
16.4%
Households
1,077
Foreign-born
0.4%
Veterans
8.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belleville ›

Education in Belleville

38.5% of adults 25 and older in Belleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Belleville38.5%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Belleville

Unemployment rate
0.9%State: 3.2%
Average commute
25 minState: 22 min
Work from home
18.6%
Drive alone
75.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
87.7%

Belleville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Belleville2,579$88,304$308,500$894
New Glarus2,172$101,098$282,700$983
Brooklyn1,408$108,929$268,900$1,375
Monticello1,189$75,833$213,600$842
Oregon11,547$102,978$417,200$1,221
Verona15,232$119,606$420,400$1,605
Fitchburg32,619$86,516$417,200$1,373
Albany1,063$72,649$173,200$859
Evansville5,782$81,149$276,400$1,093

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Living in Belleville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Belleville, WI?

The median household income in Belleville is $88,304, 14% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $308,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

How much is rent in Belleville?

The median gross rent in Belleville is $894 per month, about 21% of household income.

Is Belleville, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Belleville?

The median age in Belleville is 35.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Belleville?

The average commute to work in Belleville is 25 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Belleville?

The unemployment rate in Belleville is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Belleville?

38.5% 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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