What are the schools like in Belleville, MI?

Belleville is served primarily by Van Buren Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Belleville?

The median household income in Belleville, MI is $55,979 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Belleville, MI?

Belleville has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Belleville, MI affordable or expensive?

Belleville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belleville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,200 and the median rent is $1,019 per month.

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

Belleville has a violent crime rate of 309.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1007.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belleville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Belleville is a small town of 3,979 in Michigan, with a median household income of $55,979 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Belleville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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: 98.0

Belleville's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belleville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belleville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,019	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,979	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Belleville's violent crime rate is 309.8 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.8 /100k

Property Crime

1007.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Belleville is served primarily by Van Buren Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belleville, MI	National Avg
School District	Van Buren Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belleville sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 30.2 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belleville, MI
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	30.2"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Belleville, MI	National Avg
Population	3,979	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Belleville

Belleville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48111

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belleville, MI affordable or expensive?

Belleville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belleville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,200 and median rent is $1,019/month.

What is the crime rate in Belleville, MI?

Belleville's violent crime rate is 309.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1007.0 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 Van Buren Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belleville, MI a good place to live?

Belleville, MI has a population of 3,979, a median household income of $55,979, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 33.7°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.2 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belleville?

Belleville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48111.

What is the population of Belleville?

The population of Belleville, Michigan is 3,979 with a median age of 40.2. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $148,200, median household income $55,979, crime index 68 (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.