Belleair Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Belleair Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,506. Residents earn $137,045 per year, which is 82% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,506 Population 3,138/sq mi density
$137,045 Median Income $92,286 per capita
$987,000 Home Value $880,425 Zillow
$2,955 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
376 Violent Crime/100K 1,317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$137,045 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$987,000 home value, $2,955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K (1% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,045
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $987,000
250% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 376/100K
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.4%
76% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,955
154% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Belleair Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,506
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density3,138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,045
Per Capita$92,286
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$78,131M
Commute29 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$987,000
Rent$2,955
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$880,425

Crime

F
Violent376/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault376/100K
Burglary188/100K

Health

Obesity27.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Libraries27

Is Belleair Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belleair Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. 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. Belleair Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belleair Beach is $137,045, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Belleair Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belleair Beach is $987,000, making it a premium housing market at 250% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,955 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Belleair Beach is below the national average at 376 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,317 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.

Education

Belleair Beach is a highly educated community — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Belleair Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Belleair Beach has a population of 1,506 with a density of 3,138 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

1,506
Total Population
3,138
People / sq mi
57.9yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Belleair Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.6%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.4%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Belleair Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belleair Beach is $137,045, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Belleair Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,045
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,286
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
IRS Avg AGI$101,044

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)41,518
County GDP$78,131M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,553
Healthcare3,955
Retail3,778
Manufacturing1,058

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,984
157% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Belleair Beach is $987,000, 250% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,955 (154% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $880,425.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$987,000
250% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$880,425

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,955
154% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$4,900

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,984
157% above US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Belleair Beach, 27.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Belleair Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma9.1%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death9,370/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access98.3%
Healthcare Facilities3,955
Belleair Beach has a violent crime rate of 376 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,317 per 100,000 (33% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Belleair Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent376.4/100K
1% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault376.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,317.4/100K
33% below US avg
Burglary188.2/100K
Theft1,003.8/100K
Vehicle Theft125.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Belleair Beach has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density3,138/sq mi
Coordinates27.9312°N, 82.8366°W
County FIPS12103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 46.9%

Winner: Republican by 5.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.4%
76% above US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,138/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities3,955
Restaurants2,553
Retail Stores3,778

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Work from Home28.2%

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