Bellaire

City in Harris County, Texas

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Bellaire is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 17,202 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southside Place, 1.6 miles E.

About Bellaire

Bellaire is a city in southwestern Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Bellaire had a population of 17,202. It is surrounded by the cities of Houston and West University Place. Bellaire is known as the "City of Homes", owing to its mostly residential character; but it has offices along the I-610 Loop within the city limits. Bellaire has two public elementary schools, one public middle school, one public high school, and one public library in the city limits, as well as three private K-12 schools. The municipality also has a bus transit center and multiple public bus routes; formerly it was on a streetcar line.

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Living in Bellaire

Median household income
$244,015
Median home value
$1,037,500
Median rent
$2,672/mo
Median age
43.1
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Bellaire, TX population

Bellaire had 17,202 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census17,202
Density4,782 per sq mi (1,847 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bellaire at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHarris County
TypeCity
Population17,202 (2020)
Land area3.60 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates29.7040° N, 95.4609° W
ZIP codes77401, 77081
Official websitebellairetx.gov
Census code (GEOID)4807300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire

What county is Bellaire in?

Bellaire is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of Bellaire, TX?

17,202 people lived in Bellaire at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bellaire, TX?

The main ZIP code is 77401. Other ZIP codes: 77081.

What is the elevation of Bellaire?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bellaire?

Southside Place (1.6 mi), West University Place (1.9 mi), Piney Point Village (4.9 mi), Hunters Creek Village (5.2 mi), Bunker Hill Village (6.0 mi).

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