Belvidere, Illinois · ZIP 61008

Belvidere — ZIP 61008

Belvidere (61008) scores 72/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $268K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100

Avg reading proficiency17%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$268K

Median rent$1,673/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

$268K

Median Rent

$1,673/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

264

Violent Crime

Property Crime

211

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Boone 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
Belvidere North High Sch	09–12	1,354	Not reported	23%
Belvidere High School	09–12	1,167	Not reported	15%
Belvidere Central Middle School	06–08	911	Not reported	21%
Belvidere South Middle School	06–08	754	Not reported	14%
Washington Academy	PK–05	721	Not reported	8%
Meehan Elementary School	PK–05	688	Not reported	14%
Seth Whitman Elem Sch	KG–05	622	Not reported	31%
Lincoln Elem School	PK–05	573	Not reported	16%
Perry Elem School	PK–05	284	Not reported	12%

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

33,697

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

40.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61008 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 61008 has a school score of 46/100. 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 61008 is approximately $268K. 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 61008 in Belvidere has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.