B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    C+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B
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Population
6,838

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$175,500
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$717
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    14%
  • Own
    86%

Belle Plaine Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    57
    0
  • Murder
    0
    0
  • Rape
    72
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    115
    1
  • Theft
    1,063
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    0

Residents

Diversity
C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$71,964
National
$53,889
Children
26%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Belle Plaine Reviews

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I grew up in the lovely little town of Belle Plaine, MN. Belle Plaine means beautiful prairie and that it is. Right outside of town, the Minnesota river cuts through a valley. The scenery is beautiful all year long, but fall is my personal favorite. My experience at Belle Plaine Senior High was overall a good one; they offer AP classes, in which students can take college credits for free while still in high school. There are a few bars located downtown Belle Plaine that offer drinks, pool. darts, and live music on the weekends. Anyone who is friendly and willing to meet new people will fit right in. Belle Plaine is incredibly family friendly and I always feel safe there. It is a great place to raise a family. For me, Belle Plaine is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city that I access on a frequent basis.
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I recently moved to Belle Plaine when my parents bought a house here. However, I do not know much about their public schools due to the fact that I do not go to school here, I commute to Shakopee for their high school.
It's a small town. Everyone is really friendly. You can most certainly expect a wave when walking or driving by. We call the Belle Plaine welcome. BBQ days are the best and the parades remid you that people still get together and have fun.