Bel Air, MD

Bel Air, MD

At a Glance

How Bel Air Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bel Air's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Bel Air a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Bel Air residents earn a median household income of $87,636 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,923. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bel Air is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,255. Median rent is $761/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Bel Air reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,996/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Bel Air hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bel Air has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

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