What are the schools like in Belville, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Belville?

The median household income in Belville, NC is $79,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Belville, NC?

Belville has an average high temperature of 57.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Belville, NC affordable or expensive?

Belville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,800 and the median rent is $1,594 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belville, NC?

Belville has a violent crime rate of 186.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1110.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Belville is a small town of 3,380 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $79,875 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Belville stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Belville 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: 98.5

Belville's overall cost of living index is 98.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,594	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belville's violent crime rate is 186.2 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.2 /100k

Property Crime

1110.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Belville, NC	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	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belville sees average highs of 57.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 61.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belville, NC
Average High — January	57.2°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	61.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Belville, NC	National Avg
Population	3,380	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Leland, NC 3 mi Hightsville, NC 5 mi Navassa, NC 5 mi Wrightsboro, NC 6 mi Wilmington, NC 6 mi

Belville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belville, NC affordable or expensive?

Belville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $234,800 and median rent is $1,594/month.

What is the crime rate in Belville, NC?

Belville's violent crime rate is 186.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1110.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belville?

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

Is Belville, NC a good place to live?

Belville, NC has a population of 3,380, a median household income of $79,875, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Belville?

Belville averages 57.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.1 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Belville?

The population of Belville, North Carolina is 3,380 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belville?

Key numbers for living in Belville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $234,800, median household income $79,875, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.