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Living in Bel Air

The city had 54 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 59.2% and the vacancy rate was 4.27%. The population of Bel Air, in the United States, was 10,585 in July 2026. There were 457 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bel Air?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bel Air.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,492 per month, while the median home value was US$318,400 in July 2026. 61% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bel Air yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,492/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,745 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,311 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,190 people of 10,507 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$74,605 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bel Air is 4.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Bel Air 4.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd74,605 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct73.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct5.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct5.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,545 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,176 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate4.37 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bel Air. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bel Air. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools54 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct18.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents457 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,534 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bel Air when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBel Air highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bel Air highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,245Bel Air2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,245 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting9Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents209.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.71 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportAPG3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bel Air. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bel Air.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bel Air average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208668111919910911111311910986107JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bel Air annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bel Air is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Bel Air 5.9262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.88 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202421Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 19.33 · Feb 22.87 · Mar 25.55 · Apr 32.52 · May 32.81 · Jun 35.72 · Jul 39.32 · Aug 37.38 · Sep 35.26 · Oct 34.84 · Nov 24.63 · Dec 21.21 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -17.13 · Feb -19.77 · Mar -19.03 · Apr -4.17 · May 0.55 · Jun 7.34 · Jul 12.43 · Aug 12.09 · Sep 5.43 · Oct -1.69 · Nov -6.25 · Dec -12.12 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan -0.57 · Feb 0.52 · Mar 4.98 · Apr 11.4 · May 17.07 · Jun 22.29 · Jul 25.26 · Aug 24.51 · Sep 20.75 · Oct 13.85 · Nov 7.38 · Dec 2.19 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 85.6 · Feb 68.07 · Mar 110.7 · Apr 90.93 · May 99.06 · Jun 109 · Jul 111.3 · Aug 113.3 · Sep 119.4 · Oct 109 · Nov 85.6 · Dec 107.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3125.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.23 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm698 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul25.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Freeport10,508 residentsZebulon10,505 residentsGarden City10,513 residentsAvon Park10,514 residentsCedartown10,514 residentsCorning10,514 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bel Air residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.7%Foreign residents11.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.3 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,190 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population258,088 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density1,336 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population10,507 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Is Bel Air a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 48–68%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–67%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–65%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents1,190 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population10,507 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.04 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,311 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,745 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,545 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd318,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes59.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad11.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct6.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct70.84 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct6.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct43.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022238,143 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202225 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,648 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Is Bel Air part of Washington, D.C.?

Bel Air is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 92.7 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source16

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bel Air?

The median gross salary is 4,176 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bel Air?

The unemployment rate is 4.37 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bel Air?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.88 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Bel Air?

Police recorded 2,245 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bel Air?

The published population is 10,507 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bel Air?

1,190 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bel Air a good place to live?

Bel Air may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Bel Air part of Washington, D.C.?

Bel Air is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 92.7 km away by straight-line distance.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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