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Belle Haven, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,590 Population 4,307/sq mi density
$137,878 Median Income $84,487 per capita
$572,200 Home Value $296,867 Zillow
$1,792 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,116 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$137,878 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$572,200 home value, $1,792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Belle Haven, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,878
83% above
$84,487 per capita
Home Value
$572,200
103% above
Zillow: $296,867
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
54% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
111% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Belle Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belle Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
183%
Home Value
203%
Rent
154%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
211%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Haven 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

Belle Haven residents earn a median household income of $137,878 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $84,487. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Haven is $572,200 , 103% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,867. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Belle Haven reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,116/100K.

Education

71.2% of adults in Belle Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Haven has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,590
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density4,307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,878
Per Capita$84,487
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A
Home Value$572,200
Rent$1,792
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$296,867
Housing Units340
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property3,116/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Belle Haven was built in 1963.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.