City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Bellaire, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bellaire - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,852
Residents
$35,000
Median income
$85,800
Median home
$991
Median rent (state)

Bellaire - the verdict

Bellaire ranks in the 4th percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

4th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bellaire, OH

Ohio's Bellaire is a small town, with 3,852 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $35,000 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 30.0%. Typical homes in Bellaire are valued around $85,800, and the median resident age is 41.0 years. 8.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 50.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Bellaire (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Bellaire reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1072.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $991 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Ohio run around $228, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 75.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

3,852 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$35,000 /yr

Poverty 30.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Bellaire compare to other US cities?

Where Bellaire sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 4% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Ohio alone, Bellaire ranks #127 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bellaire against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Bellaire's strongest outlier among Ohio cities

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Bellaire ranks #58 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bellaire only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,119 of 1,145
2nd percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#776 of 1,196
34th percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#1,061 of 1,164
9th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#58 of 1,196
95th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#995 of 1,196
17th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

4thIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

4th percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Bellaire's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Bellaire's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Bellaire's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Bellaire's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$85,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bellaire $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bellaire, OH Bellaire, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bellaire, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bellaire, OH median $35,000/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bellaire, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bellaire, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 30.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,852
Median Income
$35,000
Median Home Value
$85,800
Median Age
41.0
Poverty Rate
30.0%
Labor force participation
50.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1072.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
509.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
562.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,700 residents3,750 residents3,800 residents3,850 residents3,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,864 residents 3,738 residents ▼ -3.3%
Bellaire's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.3%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
7.4%

Based on 1,528 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bellaire sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$991/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
75.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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3,853 people
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3,850 people
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3,838 people
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3,885 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellaire's 3,852 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

York Harbor, ME
3,853 people
Farmersville, TX
3,851 people
Sewickley, PA
3,850 people
Northlake, SC
3,848 people
Wills Point, TX
3,848 people
North Hudson, WI
3,848 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellaire's $35,000 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elim, AK
$35,000 median income
Bowman, GA
$35,000 median income
Jacksonville, GA
$35,000 median income
Freeman Spur, IL
$35,000 median income
Melvin, IL
$35,000 median income
Morehead, KY
$35,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bellaire, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bellaire, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.7% 7.7% 8.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.3% White 82.7% Black or African American 7.7% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 8.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bellaire compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bellaire (this city) 3,852 $35,000
Ballville 3,853 $77,278
Mulberry 3,850 $75,223
Amberley 3,838 $143,289
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bellaire, OH?

What is the population of Bellaire, OH? +

3,852 people live in Bellaire, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bellaire, OH? +

The median household income in Bellaire is $35,000 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bellaire? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bellaire; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Bellaire, OH safe? +

Bellaire has a total crime rate of 1072.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Bellaire, OH? +

Bellaire's median home value sits at $85,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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