At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$33,681 per capita
Home Value
$182,800
Zillow: $353,878
Median Rent
$786/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.4% smoking rate
How Bellaire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellaire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellaire a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellaire residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellaire is $182,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,878. Median rent is $786/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
37.6% of adults in Bellaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellaire has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population929
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,681
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,800
Rent$786
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$353,878
Housing Units544
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellaire was built in 1970.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.