Living in Bellwood, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellwood · Census data 2020–2024
Bellwood has 7,907 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $47,781 (49% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $225,300, the median rent is $1,059/month.
Bellwood at a glance
- Population
- 7,907
- Median age
- 33.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,781State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $225,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,059/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bellwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bellwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellwood the median home value is $225,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,348 a month in housing costs.
Bellwood median household income
The median household income in Bellwood is $47,781 and the income per person is $23,356. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Bellwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,260
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.62
Bellwood demographics
- Population
- 7,907
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 3,013
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellwood ›
Education in Bellwood
14% of adults 25 and older in Bellwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Bellwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 7,907 | $47,781 | $225,300 | $1,059 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | $298,500 | $1,583 |
| Bensley | 5,949 | $50,547 | $218,500 | $1,238 |
| Chester | 24,474 | $95,104 | $327,200 | $1,603 |
| Manchester | 12,445 | $80,296 | $317,000 | $1,558 |
| Enon | 4,137 | $76,341 | $253,600 | $1,770 |
| Rockwood | 10,010 | $97,992 | $354,400 | $1,744 |
| Montrose | 8,285 | $49,550 | $194,100 | $1,297 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Bellwood, VA?
The median household income in Bellwood is $47,781, 49% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bellwood?
The median home value in Bellwood is $225,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Bellwood?
The median gross rent in Bellwood is $1,059 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Bellwood, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Bellwood?
The median age in Bellwood is 33.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Bellwood?
The average commute to work in Bellwood is 24 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellwood?
The unemployment rate in Bellwood is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellwood?
14% of adults in Bellwood 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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