Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Belville
Belville, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,455
Population
1,598
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A charming small town outside of Wilmington
Rural
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Riverfront
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Commuter
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Quiet
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Accessible
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Less than 10 miles west of Wilmington, Belville is a quiet suburb of this charming city. Wilmington is a port city known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Proximity to Wilmington and its sandy shoreline is the greatest benefit to living in Belville. Upscale rentals and a family-friendly atmosphere give Belville a certain charm. Nestled along Highway 74 Brunswick River, residents enjoy strolling along the Belville Riverwalk, offering nature trails and wildlife watching opportunities. Although this small town is a rural area, Belville offers easy access to the Shops at West Gate and various other shopping centers where you’ll find supermarkets, local and chain dining options, and various services.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,663
Average: $82,285
Education
416
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
743
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Belville, NC is $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,751 for two bedrooms, and $1,965 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belville has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
753 Sq Ft
House
$2,151/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Wilmington
- Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
Airports
- Wilmington 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.