Living in Bell, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bell · Census data 2020–2024
Bell has 563 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $65,938 (12% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $171,800, the median rent is $963/month.
Bell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bell at a glance
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 39.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,938State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $171,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bell the median home value is $171,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Bell median household income
The median household income in Bell is $65,938 and the income per person is $31,509. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.70
Bell demographics
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 207
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bell ›
Education in Bell
11% of adults 25 and older in Bell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71%
Bell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| Trenton | 2,320 | $49,350 | $183,500 | $927 |
| Fanning Springs | 942 | $53,618 | $187,100 | $859 |
| Andrews | 1,275 | $52,955 | $117,700 | $1,112 |
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Manatee Road | 2,426 | $51,708 | $155,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bell, FL?
The median household income in Bell is $65,938, 12% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bell?
The median home value in Bell is $171,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bell?
The median gross rent in Bell is $963 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Bell, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Bell?
The median age in Bell is 39.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bell?
The average commute to work in Bell is 26 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bell?
The unemployment rate in Bell is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bell?
11% of adults in Bell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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