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Belvidere, Illinois

Introduction to Belvidere, Illinois

Belvidere, Illinois, in Boone county, is 12 miles E of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 67 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Rockford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,820 people in Belvidere.

Belvidere History

Belvidere was first settled by Mr. Whitney in 1835. He named the area "Elysian Fields". Later on, a Montreal lawyer, named Ebenezer Peck, renamed the area Belvidere. In fact, the area was named after Belvidere, Quebec. The post office was established on February 15, 1837, and the first railroad entered the city in 1851. The City of Belvidere was incorporated in 1852.

Belvidere and nearby Attractions

  • Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area
  • Spencer Park
  • Magic Waters - Cherry Valle
  • Forest City Queen at Riverview Park
  • Anderson Japanese Gardens
  • Rock River Discovery Park

Things To Do In Belvidere

Belvidere offers approximately 110 acres of parkland including Spencer Park, Belvidere Municipal Park, and Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area. The city also has two bowling alleys and two golf courses. You can enjoy biking at the Long Prairie Trail. You can also visit the Boone County Historical Museum and Midway Village and Museum Center of Rockford during your leisure hours. The White Pines Forest State Park, Lowden State Park, and Castle Rock State Park are also worth visiting.

Belvidere Transportation

You can reach Greater Rockford Airport within a few minutes.

Belvidere Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Rock Valley College, McHenry County College, Kishwaukee College, Waubonsee Community College, Northern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, and Elgin Community College.

Comparative Profile of Belvidere, IL

Comparing Belvidere to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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