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The city had 280 schools in 2026. Bellaire had a population of 17,206 in July 2026. Median household income was US$244,015 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1933 sources

Population17,439people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary8,652EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,349EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.66%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,612offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 65% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean10.83µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 Bellaire.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,672 per month, while the median home value was US$1,037,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 87.9%, and the vacancy rate was 8.42% in July 2026. 51.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bellaire recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,672/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,773 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,678 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,349 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes456 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Bellaire 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 worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 33–51%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student41%strong on education, weak on housing · range 31–51%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–54%
Retirement39%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 28–50%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

22.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,919 of 17,439 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

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bellaire is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income244,015 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband87.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription97.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet1.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet4.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary8,652 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,651 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate3.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bellaire?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,651 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€102of €2,862 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,862
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,678
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€102
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bellaire Salary needed to live in Bellaire

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bellaire. 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

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bellaire. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher98.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools280 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents28.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio515 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents19,697 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,104 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bellaire 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.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBellaire highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bellaire highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Bellaire2,612
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,612 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents109.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.94 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bellaire. 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, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bellaire.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 Bellaire is 10.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.83 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202433Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.67 · Feb 19.78 · Mar 23 · Apr 26.28 · May 29.94 · Jun 32.78 · Jul 33.83 · Aug 34.17 · Sep 31.83 · Oct 27.83 · Nov 22.56 · Dec 18.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012918 (HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 10.06 · Mar 13.28 · Apr 16.56 · May 20.72 · Jun 23.83 · Jul 24.78 · Aug 24.83 · Sep 22.72 · Oct 17.72 · Nov 12.22 · Dec 8.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012918 (HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 112.8 · Feb 83.82 · Mar 87.38 · Apr 107.7 · May 129 · Jun 145.3 · Jul 111.5 · Aug 131.8 · Sep 144.3 · Oct 125.2 · Nov 120.1 · Dec 107.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414325 (HOUSTON-WESTBURY)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading43.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.35 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites15 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation868 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature31.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature15.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±4.4 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±4.4 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±4.4 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±4.4 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±4.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents3,919 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population17,439 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics17,503 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value1,037,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes87.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate63.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad22.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents17.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage76.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance2.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher83.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available97.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,964 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home25.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans94.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Bellaire

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

West University Place as a Bellaire alternative in the same region

4 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 5.9% West University Place vs 3.7% Bellaire+61%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,046 West University Place vs 2,612 Bellaire−60%
  • Median gross pay, city: €10,599 West University Place vs €8,652 Bellaire+23%
  • Residents: 15,149 West University Place vs 17,439 Bellaire−13%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,651 West University Place vs €3,651 Bellairesame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³ West University Place vs 10.8 µg/m³ Bellairesame level
Full comparisonMore about West University Place

Plainfield as a Bellaire alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1477 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,612 Bellaire−72%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €8,652 Bellaire−44%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 10.8 µg/m³ Bellaire−28%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,651 Bellaire+11%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.7% Bellairesame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Bellaire

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Houston 10.6 km away
Salary
3,164 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Sugar Land 18.2 km away
Salary
5,037 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Mission Bend 18.7 km away
Rent
1,614 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,496 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Four Corners 18.8 km away
Rent
1,403 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,783 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Bellaire, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Havelock17,430 residentsNew Philadelphia17,424 residentsCharleston17,466 residentsGrimes17,405 residentsAshtabula17,474 residentsCovington17,477 residents

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Bellaire?

The median gross salary is 3,651 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bellaire?

The unemployment rate is 3.66 %. 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 Bellaire?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.83 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 Bellaire?

Police recorded 2,612 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 Bellaire?

The published population is 17,439 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bellaire?

3,919 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 Bellaire a good place to live?

Bellaire 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.

Which cities are near Bellaire?

West University Place, Houston, Stafford, Missouri City, Sugar Land are near Bellaire. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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