At a Glance
Median Income
$35,000
$23,109 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
Zillow: $90,122
Median Rent
$732/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
26.5% 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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellaire residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,109. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellaire is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,122. Median rent is $732/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Bellaire reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 616/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in Bellaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellaire has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,852
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,335/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$23,109
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$732
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$90,122
Housing Units2,114
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property616/100K
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking26.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation721 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bellaire was founded in 1834.
The median home in Bellaire was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.