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Bellwood, IL

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Population
18,116
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
634 ft
Median Home Value
$230,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$79,513
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityElmhurst, Illinois3.6 miles away · 46,111 residents.

About Bellwood

Bellwood is a Cook County village about 13 miles west of the Chicago Loop, in Proviso Township. Incorporated in 1900, it sits near the Eisenhower Expressway and the large Proviso rail yards, giving the village a practical west-suburban setting tied to transportation and commuting. Bellwood has its own school district, local parks, and established residential blocks, while still being closely connected to Chicago and neighboring suburbs such as Maywood and Hillside. It is an older, built-out suburb rather than a newer edge community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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