Belle Haven, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
813 Population 4,307/sq mi density
$53,929 Median Income $23,609 per capita
$176,700 Home Value $306,949 Zillow
$1,046 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$176,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Belle Haven, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,929
28% below
$23,609 per capita
Home Value
$176,700
37% below
Zillow: $306,949
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
10% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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
72%
Home Value
63%
Rent
90%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
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 $53,929 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,609. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 $176,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,949. Median rent is $1,046/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.

Education

18.5% of adults in Belle Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 78.9% 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population813
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density4,307/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,929
Per Capita$23,609
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,700
Rent$1,046
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$306,949
Housing Units340
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Belle Haven was built in 1963.
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.