Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Belvidere
Belvidere, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$828
Population
23,923
Renter Mix
33% Rent
“Illinois’ City of Murals” offers suburban comforts with Rockford at your fingertips
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River
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Low Crime
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Historic
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The city of Belvidere is a cozy suburban community positioned on the east side of Rockford. The city is widely known for its State Street Historic District, which spans both banks of the Kishwaukee River. This part of town is packed with beautiful red brick buildings and vintage storefronts still in active use today, hosting a vast selection of popular cafes, boutique shops, and other locally-owned businesses. Known as “Illinois’ City of Murals,” Belvidere proudly displays countless public works of art all across the community, including numerous old-time hand-painted advertisements. A string of large nature preserves lining the riverbanks provides endless opportunities for spending quality time outdoors, and Magic Waters Waterpark just west of town makes a perfect destination for hot summer days.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,749
Average: $68,114
Education
3,490
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,867
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belvidere has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Belvidere, IL is $828 for one bedroom, $976 for two bedrooms, and $1,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belvidere has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$828/month
682 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belvidere, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
656 Students
Public
Grades K-5
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
173 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
859 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
560 Students
Belvidere Central Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
741 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,305 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,113 Students
Belvidere Endeavor High School
Public
Grades 9-12
40 Students
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boone County Conservation District
- McKiski Preserve
- Midway Village Museum
- Espenscheid Memorial Preserve
- Deer Run Preserve
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.