Virginia
Belle Haven is a small city in Virginia with a population of 6,590. Residents earn $137,878 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Belle Haven receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times, high obesity rates. Belle Haven stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Belle Haven is $137,878, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Belle Haven among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Belle Haven is $572,200, making it a premium housing market at 103% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,792 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Belle Haven is a highly educated community — 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Belle Haven enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 74.2% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| 93% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,878 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $84,487 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,546 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,264 |
| County GDP | $2,039M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.49% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $572,200 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,867 |
| Median List Price | $760,000 |
| Median List Price | $760,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $351 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,792 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,126 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.49% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5547°N, 75.8238°W |
| County FIPS | 51001 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.2% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 4,307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |