Beloit, Wisconsin
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US places
- top 3% for walkability
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Beloit is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, sales tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websitebeloitwi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.7 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 62% of US places
Home Value$122k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$957better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.03%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.82%better than 22% of US places
Unemployment6.0%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.4 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.6 inbetter than 26% 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 Risk40.5better than 81% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 21% of US places
School Quality75.5better than 72% of US places
Violent Crime1789/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Crime2110/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population36,64296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.1%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.8%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.5%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 75% of US places
Walkability14.0/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance64 mibetter than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby28.66better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beloit an affordable place to live?
- Beloit is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Beloit?
- The median home value in Beloit is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Beloit?
- Median household income in Beloit is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Beloit?
- Median gross rent in Beloit is $957 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Beloit safe?
- Beloit is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1789/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 2110/100k.
- What is the weather like in Beloit?
- Beloit averages 73°F in July and 21°F in January, with 37.4 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Beloit?
- Public-school quality in Beloit is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Beloit?
- The average one-way commute in Beloit is 22 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)