At a Glance
Median Income
$236,311
$112,435 per capita
Home Value
$978,300
Zillow: $1,177,018
Median Rent
$2,705/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
2,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
5.7% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellaire residents earn a median household income of $236,311 , which is 214% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $112,435. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellaire is $978,300 , 247% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,018. Median rent is $2,705/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Bellaire reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,382/100K.
Education
81.7% of adults in Bellaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellaire has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population17,116
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density4,754/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$236,311
Per Capita$112,435
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A
Home Value$978,300
Rent$2,705
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$1,177,018
Housing Units6,712
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property2,382/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation53 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+48.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73
Did You Know?
Bellaire was founded in 1918.
The median home in Bellaire was built in 1994.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.