Living in Bellaire, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellaire · Census data 2020–2024
Bellaire has 17,206 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $244,015 (211% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $1,037,500, the median rent is $2,672/month.
Bellaire at a glance
- Population
- 17,206
- Median age
- 43.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $244,015State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $1,037,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,672/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bellaire a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 211% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 266% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bellaire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellaire the median home value is $1,037,500, 212% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,672 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Bellaire median household income
The median household income in Bellaire is $244,015 and the income per person is $119,378. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bellaire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,641
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.82
Bellaire demographics
- Population
- 17,206
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 6,082
- Foreign-born
- 22.8%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellaire ›
Education in Bellaire
83.5% of adults 25 and older in Bellaire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 46.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellaire
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Bellaire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | 17,206 | $244,015 | $1,037,500 | $2,672 |
| Southside Place | 1,706 | $162,885 | $1,699,100 | $1,856 |
| West University Place | 14,982 | $250,001 | $1,472,000 | $3,501 |
| Piney Point Village | 3,097 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hunters Creek Village | 4,390 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Bunker Hill Village | 3,829 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hilshire Village | 1,220 | $250,001 | $1,086,700 | $3,501 |
| Hedwig Village | 2,291 | $223,750 | $1,702,700 | $1,558 |
| Spring Valley Village | 4,290 | $245,208 | $1,156,700 | $2,708 |
More for people moving to Bellaire
Bellaire ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bellaire: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bellaire, TX?
The median household income in Bellaire is $244,015, 211% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bellaire?
The median home value in Bellaire is $1,037,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bellaire?
The median gross rent in Bellaire is $2,672 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Bellaire, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 211% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 266% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bellaire?
The median age in Bellaire is 43.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bellaire?
The average commute to work in Bellaire is 21 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellaire?
The unemployment rate in Bellaire is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellaire?
83.5% of adults in Bellaire 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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