Belleview’s public schools outperform 16% of Florida districts
The public schools Belleview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
Belleview has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 45°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Most working residents leave Belleview for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Ocala (28%), Wildwood (5%) and The Villages (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
More young adults than Florida overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 18 to 34 are 25% of residents (21% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
42.5median age · FL 42.6
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Ages · share of residents
15%
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Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school38%
Some college21%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate6%
Ages and education in Belleview
Belleview
FL
U.S.
Under 10
12.5%
10.3%
11.6%
10 to 17
4.5%
9.2%
10.3%
18 to 24
12.5%
8.1%
9.1%
25 to 34
12.4%
12.7%
13.7%
35 to 44
12.7%
12.7%
13.2%
45 to 54
11.4%
12.3%
12.2%
55 to 64
11.6%
13.4%
12.7%
65 to 74
14.6%
11.7%
10.2%
75 and older
7.7%
9.6%
7%
No diploma
9.4%
10.1%
10.4%
High school
37.5%
27.2%
26%
Some college
20.6%
18.5%
19.1%
Associate’s
9.4%
10.1%
8.8%
Bachelor’s
17.1%
21.3%
21.6%
Graduate
6%
12.9%
14.1%
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesBy the numbers →
Safety
Crime reported in Belleview
Belleview's reported crime rate is well above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 33 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Belleview is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,413 at the 2020 census, up from 4,492 in 2010. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's name comes from the French words belle and vue, meaning "beautiful view". "City with Small Town Charm" is the city's motto.
