Belle Plaine is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 7,443 people and two associated neighborhoods, Belle Plaine is the 122nd largest community in Minnesota. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Belle Plaine, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Belle Plaine, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Belle Plaine’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Belle Plaine does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $94,698.00.

Because of many things, Belle Plaine is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Belle Plaine a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Belle Plaine has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Belle Plaine’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The overall education level of Belle Plaine is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 26.93% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Belle Plaine in 2022 was $39,848, which is upper middle income relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $159,392 for a family of four.

The people who call Belle Plaine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Belle Plaine residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Belle Plaine include German, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, and French.

The most common language spoken in Belle Plaine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.