Belvidere, Illinois
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US places
- top 15% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Belvidere is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and property crime. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websiteci.belvidere.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 35% of US places
Home Value$139k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$914better than 50% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.25%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.21%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.1 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.6 inbetter than 30% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.0better than 48% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 17% of US places
School Quality67.1better than 62% of US places
Violent Crime400/100kbetter than 71% of US places
Property Crime432/100kbetter than 73% of US places
Community
Population25,38994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.141st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)37.0%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.7%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 64% of US places
Walkability7.5/20better than 68% of US places
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.66better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Belvidere an affordable place to live?
- Belvidere is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 35% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Belvidere?
- The median home value in Belvidere is $139k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Belvidere?
- Median household income in Belvidere is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Belvidere?
- Median gross rent in Belvidere is $914 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Belvidere safe?
- Belvidere is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 400/100k (better than 71%). Property crime is 432/100k.
- What is the weather like in Belvidere?
- Belvidere averages 73°F in July and 22°F in January, with 39.1 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Belvidere?
- Public-school quality in Belvidere is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Belvidere?
- The average one-way commute in Belvidere is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)