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Belleville Area Facts

  • Belleville has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Belleville crime rates are 5% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Belleville is 12% lower than the Illinois average
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A Option For A More Quiet City User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I have lived in Belleville, Illinois in the past and if you want to live in the St. Louis area without being in the city, this is a great option. Belleville lies across the river and about ten miles South East of the city of St. Louis and a majority of the residents of Belleville ...Read More commute to the city for work. The homes in this area are generally cheaper when it comes to cost per square foot, but in general the homes are much more luxurious than the majority of St. Louis metropolitan area.

There are some great options when it comes to shopping and dining out. Belleville is a great place to raise a family, due to the fact that they have a low crime rate and are situated far enough away from the crime ridden streets of East St. Louis, but can still access the area for their various amenities. There are plenty of outdoor things to do in the city of Belleville, as there is a lot of farm land and open areas on nearly every side of the city. There are plenty of rivers and lakes in the area that make for great fishing and other outdoor activities, such as wake boarding and water skiing.

In general this is a pretty nice place to live, but it is one of those locations that are situated just outside of a major metropolitan area to get the best of both worlds. They don't have nice restaurants, a vibrant nightlife or high quality locations to shop at, but they are within a ten minute drive to nearly anything you could want. Additionally, they get the small town vibe, due to the fact that the city is separated and consists of just over forty thousand people. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belleville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hough Park
      Optimist Park
      West Main Street Triangle
      Ever and Anon Park
      Khoury League Park
      South Side Park
      Pleasant Hill Park
      West End Public Square

      Entertainment

      Club Escapade Inc
      Lincoln Theatre
      St. Clair County Historical Society
      Emma Kunz County Museum
      The Edge
      Skyview Drive-In Theater

      Food & Drink

      League Lounge
      Cutter's
      Jack in the Box
      McIlravy's Irish Pub
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Belleville? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Belleville.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Belleville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Memorial Hospital
      Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors