The Town FilesBelleville, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 4,008 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $148,300
- Household income
- $62,991
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 40.7
Belleville is a city of 4,008 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $148,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Michigan towns, hipper than 99% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 98% of Michigan towns.
- #2 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Michigan With Mild Winters
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in Michigan
- #10 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in Michigan
- #17 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Michigan
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Michigan With the Most Remote Workers
How Belleville ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belleville is worth $148,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $62,991, which is more affordable than 80% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,079 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belleville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,991 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Belleville
| People | Belleville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Belleville
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 30.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 4, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Belleville itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Belleville
8 public schools with 4,602 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | 7-12 | 1,705 | 22.7 |
| Keystone Academy (charter) | K-8 | 697 | 20.5 |
| McBride Middle School | 6-9 | 559 | 16.0 |
| Owen Intermediate School | 4-6 | 546 | 20.2 |
| Edgemont Elementary School | K-5 | 374 | 14.4 |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | K-4 | 370 | 18.5 |
| Savage Road Elementary School | PK-4 | 351 | 17.6 |
| Early Childhood Center of VBPS | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Belleville
- Van Buren, MI1.3 mi · 30,375 people · home $269,700
- Sumpter, MI4.7 mi · 9,660 people · home $270,700
- Ypsilanti, MI6.0 mi · 55,670 people · home $233,900
- Romulus, MI6.2 mi · 25,178 people · home $159,500
- Wayne, MI7.1 mi · 17,713 people · home $157,800
- Canton, MI7.3 mi · 98,659 people · home $372,400
- Augusta, MI7.4 mi · 7,083 people · home $296,500
- Huron, MI7.5 mi · 16,944 people · home $276,700
Belleville questions
Is Belleville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belleville scores better for retirees than 70% of Michigan towns and quieter than 3%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Belleville?
The median owner-occupied home in Belleville is valued at $148,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,991, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,079 a month.
What is the weather like in Belleville?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.2 inches of precipitation a year and 45.0 inches of snow.
Does Belleville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)