At a Glance
Median Income
$137,995
$53,763 per capita
Home Value
$422,700
Zillow: $559,757
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
9.6% smoking rate
How Bel Air North Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bel Air North's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bel Air North a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bel Air North residents earn a median household income of $137,995 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,763. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bel Air North is $422,700 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,757. Median rent is $1,651/month, with 28.3% 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 1992.
Education
47.7% of adults in Bel Air North hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bel Air North has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population31,599
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,979/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,995
Per Capita$53,763
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$422,700
Rent$1,651
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$559,757
Housing Units11,215
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bel Air North was built in 1992.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.