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Joliet, IL vs Belleville, IL

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Highlights
- Belleville spends 5.7% less per student than Joliet.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.9% higher in Belleville than in Joliet. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Belleville had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Joliet
 Joliet, ILBelleville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,142$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,222  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,545$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23514573
 Students per Counselor776  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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Reviews for Belleville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Nice place to live. St Louis is right across the river and there is easy access either by car or by the metro  More

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Over 12 years ago

My husband and I are in our late 40s and looking for the perfect spot to move to. We are retired military and presently live about 20 minutes from St. Louis. We  More

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Property value got lower because of politics , not, the economy. And realtors are panicing people who want to sell into selling cheaper so realtors can make a quick buck  More

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