Bellerive Acres, MO

Missouri

Bellerive Acres is a small town in Missouri with a population of 413. Residents earn $134,375 per year, which is 79% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
413 Population 1,215/sq mi density
$134,375 Median Income $51,494 per capita
$322,500 Home Value
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$134,375 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,375
79% higher than US avg
Home Value $322,500
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.8%
95% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Bellerive Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population413
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 38%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,375
Per Capita$51,494
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units169

Health

Obesity36.9%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking16.1%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bellerive Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bellerive Acres receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Bellerive Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bellerive Acres is $134,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Bellerive Acres among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bellerive Acres is $322,500, 14% above the national median. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Bellerive Acres is a highly educated community — 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bellerive Acres has a population of 413 with a density of 1,215 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (59.1%), with 37.8% White, 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

413
Total Population
1,215
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.7%
Female 60.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bellerive Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bellerive Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bellerive Acres is $134,375, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Bellerive Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,375
79% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone56.7%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bellerive Acres is $322,500, 14% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$322,500
14% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.0%
Housing Units169
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

In Bellerive Acres, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bellerive Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer6.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits65.7%

Food & Exercise

65.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.8%
95% above US avg
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+38.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,215/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone56.7%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home17.9%

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