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Belvidere, IL

Belvidere, IL.

Population: 33,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belvidere, IL is $267,975 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,000 after a median 4 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,975

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,975
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.5%
10-year appreciation
+102.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$267,975
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$247,000
Median list price
$219,950
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
112.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+4.1%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Belvidere High School, Belvidere South Middle School, Lincoln Elem School, Perry Elem School, Washington Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Parsons Casket Hardware Co. (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
35.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,619
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,245

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
77
Nearest airport
Untied Acres Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UW HEALTH, MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,151
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,048
Average weekly wage
$1,142
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BelvidereState medianUS median
Median home value$267,975$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$247,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market4 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,151$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Belvidere, IL?
$267,975.
What is the median sale price in Belvidere, IL?
$247,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Belvidere, IL?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in Belvidere, IL?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belvidere, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Belvidere, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belvidere, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belvidere, IL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Parsons Casket Hardware Co., 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Belvidere, IL?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Belvidere, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Belvidere, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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