At a Glance
Median Income
$89,635
$32,142 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $366,685
Median Rent
$877/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.9% smoking rate
How Bells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bells a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bells residents earn a median household income of $89,635 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,142. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bells is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,685. Median rent is $877/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Bells reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 263/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Bells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bells has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,101
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,635
Per Capita$32,142
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$877
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$366,685
Housing Units824
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property263/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation668 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bells was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.