Housing in Belleville

Belleville's housing market runs genuinely, substantially affordable relative to both Illinois's statewide average and the national figure.

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A real, disclosed cross-source price spread

Belleville's median home value was cited at approximately $141,300 (Data USA, 2024), $151,047 (US News), and $158,463 (City-Data, 2024 estimate) -- a real, disclosed spread this record states honestly rather than resolving with false precision.

A genuine, substantial affordability advantage

Every figure in this range runs genuinely, substantially below Illinois's statewide average ($294,136) and the national median -- a real, distinct affordability advantage from every North Shore/McHenry County market in this project's Illinois Tier B batch.

A real, elevated carrying cost worth understanding

Belleville's own median effective property tax rate (2.55%) runs above St. Clair County's broader average (2.03%) -- confirm the specific parcel's current tax bill before buying, even given Belleville's low home values.

Key takeaways

Median home value: approximately $141,300-$158,463, a real, disclosed cross-source spread.
Belleville's home values run genuinely below both Illinois's statewide average and the national median.
Belleville's own property tax rate runs above St. Clair County's broader average -- confirm current bills directly.
Confirm current, address-specific pricing directly given the disclosed cross-source spread.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.