What are the schools like in Belgium, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Belgium?

The median household income in Belgium, WI is $71,250 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 Belgium, WI?

Belgium has an average high temperature of 27.1°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Belgium, WI affordable or expensive?

Belgium's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belgium is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,800 and the median rent is $814 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belgium, WI?

Belgium has a violent crime rate of 57.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 535.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belgium, WI a Good Place to Live?

Belgium is a small town of 2,573 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $71,250 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Belgium 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

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

Metric	Belgium, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belgium's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

57.2 /100k

Property Crime

535.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Belgium, WI	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	22.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belgium sees average highs of 27.1°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 31.9 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belgium, WI
Average High — January	27.1°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	31.9"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Belgium, WI	National Avg
Population	2,573	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Belgium

Belgium, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53004

Belgium vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belgium, WI affordable or expensive?

Belgium's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belgium roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $224,800 and median rent is $814/month.

What is the crime rate in Belgium, WI?

Belgium's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 535.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belgium?

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

Is Belgium, WI a good place to live?

Belgium, WI has a population of 2,573, a median household income of $71,250, 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 Belgium?

Belgium averages 27.1°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.9 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belgium?

Belgium, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53004.

What is the population of Belgium?

The population of Belgium, Wisconsin is 2,573 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belgium?

Key numbers for living in Belgium: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $224,800, median household income $71,250, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belgium side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.