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Living in Belle Glade

The city had 237 schools in 2026. Belle Glade is in the United States; its population was 16,972 in July 2026. In July 2026, 52.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 6,567 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population17,241people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,375EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent789.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,585incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 63% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean7.32µg/m³country median 7.0 — 4% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Belle Glade?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Belle Glade.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$898 per month, while the median home value was US$163,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 42.6%, and the vacancy rate was 11.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Belle Glade recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$898/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,995 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)916.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent789.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Belle Glade a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–66%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

26.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,642 of 17,241 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$48,001 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Belle Glade is 9.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income48,001 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband47.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription71.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription7.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet20.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet15.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,375 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,594 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate9.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Belle Glade?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,594 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,819of €2,818 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,818
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €916
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,819
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Belle Glade. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Belle Glade. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher68.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools237 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio188 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6,567 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,504 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Belle Glade when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBelle Glade highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Belle Glade highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Belle Glade2,585
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,585 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents985.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.55 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport5.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportPHK3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Belle Glade. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Belle Glade.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Belle Glade is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.32 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 24.39 · Feb 25.94 · Mar 27.61 · Apr 30 · May 31.78 · Jun 32.83 · Jul 33.5 · Aug 33.5 · Sep 32.67 · Oct 30.72 · Nov 27.44 · Dec 25.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 11 · Feb 11.72 · Mar 13.83 · Apr 15.83 · May 18.83 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 22.22 · Oct 19.61 · Nov 15.61 · Dec 13.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 17.72 · Feb 18.83 · Mar 20.72 · Apr 22.89 · May 25.28 · Jun 27.17 · Jul 28 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 27.44 · Oct 25.17 · Nov 21.56 · Dec 19.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 57.66 · Feb 48.26 · Mar 76.96 · Apr 54.36 · May 115.6 · Jun 241 · Jul 178.1 · Aug 219.2 · Sep 185.2 · Oct 108.2 · Nov 64.77 · Dec 53.34 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation900.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature24.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature18.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±2.7 °C. Elsewhere: Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±6.3 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±6.3 °C, Itoshima (Japan) ±6.3 °C, Kasuga (Japan) ±6.3 °C, Ōnojō (Japan) ±6.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 4,642 is not 13.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share13.15 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents4,642 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density949.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,241 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value163,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes42.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad27.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents14.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents13.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance18.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available82.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,624 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home1.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans56.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Belle Glade

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Wellington as a Belle Glade alternative in the same region

42 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,175 Wellington vs €2,375 Belle Glade+76%
  • Residents: 62,662 Wellington vs 17,241 Belle Glade+263%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Wellington vs 9.7% Belle Glade−51%
  • Foreign residents: 8.6% Wellington vs 13.1% Belle Glade−35%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 832 Wellington vs 2,585 Belle Gladeno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km Wellington vs 11.0 km Belle Glade+36%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.3 µg/m³ Wellington vs 7.3 µg/m³ Belle Glade−13%
Full comparisonMore about Wellington

Plainfield as a Belle Glade alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1797 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,375 Belle Glade+103%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 9.7% Belle Glade−61%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 17,241 Belle Glade+190%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 13.1% Belle Glade−54%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,594 Belle Glade+13%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 2,585 (2025) Belle Gladeno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 11.0 km Belle Glade−18%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Belle Glade

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Belle Glade, nearest in population first.

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Iowa Colony17,240 residentsRadford17,243 residentsLaconia17,246 residentsPinewood17,246 residentsFort Hunt17,231 residentsNew Milford borough17,229 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Belle Glade?

The median gross salary is 3,594 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Belle Glade?

The unemployment rate is 9.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Belle Glade?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.32 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Belle Glade?

Police recorded 2,585 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Belle Glade?

The published population is 17,241 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Belle Glade?

4,642 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Belle Glade a good place to live?

Belle Glade may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Belle Glade?

South Bay, Pahokee are near Belle Glade. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q2151709 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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