At a Glance
Median Income
$120,721
$54,958 per capita
Home Value
$384,000
Zillow: $371,348
Median Rent
$1,666/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Bel Air South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bel Air South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bel Air South a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bel Air South residents earn a median household income of $120,721 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,958. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 South is $384,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,348. Median rent is $1,666/month, with 28.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Bel Air South reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,272/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Bel Air South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bel Air South has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population57,702
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,713/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,721
Per Capita$54,958
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,000
Rent$1,666
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$371,348
Housing Units22,696
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,272/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bel Air South was built in 1991.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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