Belleville, Illinois · ZIP 62226

Belleville — ZIP 62226

Belleville (62226) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Belleville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $187K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$187K

Median rent$1,219/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$187K

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,611

Violent Crime

494

Property Crime

2,117

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint Clair County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Abraham Lincoln Elem School	KG–06	542	Not reported	9%
Wolf Branch Elem School	PK–04	482	Not reported	37%
Union Elem School	KG–06	432	Not reported	31%
West Jr High School	07–08	364	Not reported	31%
Wolf Branch Middle School	05–08	341	Not reported	52%
High Mount Elem School	PK–08	325	Not reported	25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

28,543

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62226 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 62226 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 62226 is approximately $187K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 62226 in Belleville has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.