At a Glance
Median Income
$93,182
$38,239 per capita
Home Value
$213,500
Zillow: $273,077
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Bel Aire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bel Aire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bel Aire 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 Aire residents earn a median household income of $93,182 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,239. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bel Aire is $213,500 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,077. Median rent is $1,454/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Bel Aire reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,527/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.8% of adults in Bel Aire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bel Aire has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,654
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,229/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,182
Per Capita$38,239
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,500
Rent$1,454
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$273,077
Housing Units2,948
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,527/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,390 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Bel Aire was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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