Living in Belle Isle, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belle Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Belle Isle has 7,444 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $104,559 (40% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $526,600, the median rent is $1,452/month.
Belle Isle at a glance
- Population
- 7,444
- Median age
- 42.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $104,559State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $526,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,452/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Belle Isle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Belle Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belle Isle the median home value is $526,600, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,452 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,359 a month in housing costs.
Belle Isle median household income
The median household income in Belle Isle is $104,559 and the income per person is $76,545. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Belle Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,040
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.48
Belle Isle demographics
- Population
- 7,444
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 2,998
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belle Isle ›
Education in Belle Isle
54.4% of adults 25 and older in Belle Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belle Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Belle Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Isle | 7,444 | $104,559 | $526,600 | $1,452 |
| Pine Castle | 10,371 | $49,761 | $331,800 | $1,361 |
| Edgewood | 2,758 | $81,481 | $501,800 | $1,487 |
| Orlando | 319,758 | $72,336 | $394,100 | $1,747 |
| Sky Lake | 8,116 | $70,203 | $280,400 | $1,953 |
| Conway | 12,928 | $87,405 | $405,800 | $1,682 |
| Taft | 2,730 | $55,735 | $163,000 | $1,512 |
| Holden Lakes | 3,522 | $70,809 | $387,500 | $1,303 |
| Oak Ridge | 23,364 | $54,685 | $280,200 | $1,466 |
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What is the median household income in Belle Isle, FL?
The median household income in Belle Isle is $104,559, 40% higher 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 Belle Isle?
The median home value in Belle Isle is $526,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Belle Isle?
The median gross rent in Belle Isle is $1,452 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Belle Isle, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Belle Isle?
The median age in Belle Isle is 42.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Belle Isle?
The average commute to work in Belle Isle is 28 minutes; 27.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belle Isle?
The unemployment rate in Belle Isle is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belle Isle?
54.4% of adults in Belle Isle 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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