Living in Belleair Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belleair Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Belleair Beach has 1,526 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $164,063 (120% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,015,100, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Belleair Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,526
- Median age
- 59State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $164,063State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,015,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Belleair Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 120% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 183% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Belleair Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belleair Beach the median home value is $1,015,100, 205% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Belleair Beach median household income
The median household income in Belleair Beach is $164,063 and the income per person is $100,472. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Belleair Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,136
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.2%
- Vacant
- 41%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.28
41% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Belleair Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Belleair Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,526
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 670
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belleair Beach ›
Education in Belleair Beach
57.7% of adults 25 and older in Belleair Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 30.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belleair Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Belleair Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair Beach | 1,526 | $164,063 | $1,015,100 | $3,501 |
| Belleair Bluffs | 2,070 | $58,953 | $415,900 | $1,388 |
| Belleair | 4,428 | $117,083 | $633,300 | $2,281 |
| Harbor Bluffs | 3,076 | $140,972 | $673,100 | — |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 3,664 | $98,611 | $738,800 | $1,863 |
| Ridgecrest | 3,571 | $50,428 | $303,400 | $1,614 |
| Largo | 82,617 | $62,096 | $229,100 | $1,618 |
| Clearwater | 117,247 | $66,381 | $361,300 | $1,658 |
| Indian Shores | 1,243 | $109,125 | $698,800 | $2,650 |
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What is the median household income in Belleair Beach, FL?
The median household income in Belleair Beach is $164,063, 120% 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 Belleair Beach?
The median home value in Belleair Beach is $1,015,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Belleair Beach?
The median gross rent in Belleair Beach is $3,501 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Belleair Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 120% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 183% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Belleair Beach?
The median age in Belleair Beach is 59 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Belleair Beach?
The average commute to work in Belleair Beach is 26 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belleair Beach?
The unemployment rate in Belleair Beach is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belleair Beach?
57.7% of adults in Belleair Beach 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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