What are the schools like in Belleville, IL?

Belleville is served primarily by Belleville SD 118. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Belleville?

The median household income in Belleville, IL is $60,573 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Belleville, IL?

Belleville has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Belleville, IL affordable or expensive?

Belleville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belleville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,700 and the median rent is $925 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belleville, IL?

Belleville has a violent crime rate of 532.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1812.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belleville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Belleville is a small city of 42,155 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,573 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Belleville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belleville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belleville 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: 96.3

Belleville's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belleville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belleville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$925	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,573	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Belleville's violent crime rate is 532.0 per 100,000 residents — 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

532.0 /100k

Property Crime

1812.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Belleville is served primarily by Belleville SD 118. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belleville, IL	National Avg
School District	Belleville SD 118	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belleville sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belleville, IL
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.6"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Belleville, IL	National Avg
Population	42,155	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Swansea, IL 2 mi Shiloh, IL 5 mi Fairview Heights, IL 6 mi Millstadt, IL 7 mi Freeburg, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Belleville

Belleville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

62220 62223

Belleville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belleville, IL affordable or expensive?

Belleville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belleville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,700 and median rent is $925/month.

What is the crime rate in Belleville, IL?

Belleville's violent crime rate is 532.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1812.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belleville?

Public schools in Belleville are operated by Belleville SD 118. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belleville, IL a good place to live?

Belleville, IL has a population of 42,155, a median household income of $60,573, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Belleville?

Belleville averages 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belleville?

Belleville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62220, 62223.

What is the population of Belleville?

The population of Belleville, Illinois is 42,155 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belleville?

Key numbers for living in Belleville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $122,700, median household income $60,573, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.