What are the schools like in Bellevue, IL?

School district data for Bellevue is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bellevue?

The median household income in Bellevue, IL is $58,495 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Bellevue, IL?

Bellevue has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bellevue, IL affordable or expensive?

Bellevue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellevue is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,300 and the median rent is $743 per month.

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

Bellevue has a violent crime rate of 866.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2803.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellevue, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bellevue is a small town of 2,300 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,495 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Bellevue 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: 88.6

Bellevue's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellevue costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellevue, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,495	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Bellevue's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — 128% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

866.2 /100k

Property Crime

2803.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bellevue, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellevue sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellevue, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bellevue, IL	National Avg
Population	2,300	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Peoria, IL 2 mi Norwood, IL 2 mi Bartonville, IL 3 mi Creve Coeur, IL 5 mi Peoria, IL 5 mi

Bellevue vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellevue, IL affordable or expensive?

Bellevue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellevue roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,300 and median rent is $743/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellevue, IL?

Bellevue's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2803.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellevue?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bellevue, IL a good place to live?

Bellevue, IL has a population of 2,300, a median household income of $58,495, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Bellevue?

Bellevue averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bellevue?

The population of Bellevue, Illinois is 2,300 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellevue?

Key numbers for living in Bellevue: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $126,300, median household income $58,495, crime index 190 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellevue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.