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Bellaire, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
929 Population 486/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $33,681 per capita
$182,800 Home Value $332,784 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $786/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellaire, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$33,681 per capita
Home Value
$182,800
35% below
Zillow: $332,784
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
12% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
65%
Rent
68%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
0%
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 0.1% (97% 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 $332,784. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bellaire reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population929
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,681
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,800
Rent$786
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$332,784
Housing Units544
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,139/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.