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Crime in Belding summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belding. Key points include:
There were 57 total crimes in Belding in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belding is 953.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belding is 351.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belding is 601.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belding is -55.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Belding Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belding / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 953.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 351.1 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 234.1 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 36 | 601.9 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 551.7 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 50.2 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Belding summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belding. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belding is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belding is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Belding is $264,511.
The median income in Belding is $60,373.
Belding's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belding Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belding | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belding, MI Weather
The average high in Belding is 57.6° and the average low is 37.2°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.6 inches of precipitation each year with 66.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Belding |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 66.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belding Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belding
The current population in Belding is 5,960. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,960 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,949 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,942 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 6,070 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 5,729 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,718 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,737 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,730 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,766 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,771 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,764 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,759 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,778 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,811 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,864 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belding
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Belding is:
81.8% White with 4,878 White residents.
2.9% African American with 170 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 26 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 53 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 317 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 485 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belding | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belding
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Belding is 53.5% female with 3,186 female residents.
Belding is 46.5% male with 2,774 male residents.
| Gender | Belding | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belding for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Belding completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Belding completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Belding completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Belding completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Belding completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Belding completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Belding completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Belding completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Belding completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belding | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belding, Michigan
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9.3% of households in Belding earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Belding earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Belding earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Belding earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Belding earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Belding earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.3% of households in Belding earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Belding earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Belding earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Belding earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belding | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
