Belleville, MI

Belleville, Michigan

Belleville, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 9 miles SW of Westland, Michigan (center to center) and 24 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Belleville is home to some 3,997 residents.

The People and Families of Belleville

In Belleville, about 51% of adults are married. People in Belleville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 12% of Belleville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Belleville is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belleville had a median family income of $56,071. The large segment of the population in Belleville with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Belleville.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belleville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Belleville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Belleville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Belleville, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Belleville, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belleville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Belleville, MI

Comparing Belleville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Belleville Almanac

Belleville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Belleville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Belleville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Belleville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Belleville High Schools (2004)

BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
501 W. COLUMBIA AVENUE
734-697-9133
Serves 1,850 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

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