What are the schools like in Belleview, FL?

Belleview is served primarily by MARION. The district operates 35 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What is the median household income in Belleview?

The median household income in Belleview, FL is $49,007 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Belleview, FL?

Belleview has an average high temperature of 70.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches.

Belleview, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belleview, FL affordable or expensive?

Belleview's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belleview is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,000 and the median rent is $954 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belleview, FL?

Belleview has a violent crime rate of 425.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3009.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belleview, FL a Good Place to Live?

Belleview is a small town of 5,438 in Florida, with a median household income of $49,007 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Belleview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belleview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belleview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.5

Belleview's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belleview costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belleview, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$954	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,007	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Belleview's violent crime rate is 425.1 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

425.1 /100k

Property Crime

3009.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Belleview is served primarily by MARION. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belleview, FL	National Avg
School District	MARION	—
Elementary Schools	35	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belleview sees average highs of 70.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Belleview, FL
Average High — January	70.6°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Belleview, FL	National Avg
Population	5,438	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Springs Shores, FL 4 mi Ocklawaha, FL 7 mi Marion Oaks, FL 9 mi Ocala, FL 10 mi Liberty Triangle, FL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Belleview

Belleview, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

34420

Belleview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belleview, FL affordable or expensive?

Belleview's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belleview roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,000 and median rent is $954/month.

What is the crime rate in Belleview, FL?

Belleview's violent crime rate is 425.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3009.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belleview?

Public schools in Belleview are operated by MARION. The district has 35 elementary, 10 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belleview, FL a good place to live?

Belleview, FL has a population of 5,438, a median household income of $49,007, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belleview?

Belleview averages 70.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belleview?

Belleview, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 34420.

What is the population of Belleview?

The population of Belleview, Florida is 5,438 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belleview?

Key numbers for living in Belleview: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $160,000, median household income $49,007, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belleview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.