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Belleville, WI


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Belleville, Wisconsin

Belleville, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 16 miles SW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 83 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Madison metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Belleville is home to some 1,908 residents.

The People and Families of Belleville

In Belleville, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belleville had a median family income of $55,909. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Belleville.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Belleville.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the village can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Belleville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Belleville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Belleville, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBelleville Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Belleville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Belleville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Belleville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Belleville Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Belleville Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Belleville Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Belleville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Belleville, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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