City · Texas
Bellaire, Texas
Bellaire, city, in Harris County, Texas. Bellaire had 17,434 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,202 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,206 (±62). GEOID 4807300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,434
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,202 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,206 ±62
Median household income
$244,015
±$32,835 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$1,037,500
±$47,290 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,672
±$901 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bellaire and what county is it in?
Bellaire is a city in Harris County, Texas. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 4,782 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bellaire is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bellaire, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,434 people lived in Bellaire on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 17,202 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,206 (±62).
| Measure | Bellaire | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,206 ±62 | 4,838,303 | −1,609 |
| Households | 6,082 ±281 | 1,757,164 | −671 |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.13 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,641 ±307 | 1,917,790 | −721 |
Bellaire's population since 2000
From 15,642 in 2000 to 17,434 in 2025: up 11.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bellaire as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bellaire?
The median resident of Bellaire is 43.1 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.5%. 22.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bellaire | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±2.2 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±1.7 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±3.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±2.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±3.0 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.5% ±3.9 pts | 26.6% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.5% ±2.8 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.8% ±3.7 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.4% ±4.6 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±0.9 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.9% ±0.5 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±2.4 pts | 34.2% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 46.5% ±3.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±2.7 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bellaire earn?
Half of Bellaire's 6,082 households earn less than $244,015 a year (±$32,835), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $250,000 or more in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bellaire | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $244,015 ±$32,835 | $74,983 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $335,492 ±$36,929 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $119,378 ±$12,545 | $41,006 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.7 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bellaire?
Owners occupy 87.9% of Bellaire's occupied homes and renters 12.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,037,500 by its owner (±$47,290). The median renter pays $2,672 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bellaire | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,037,500 ±$47,290 | $276,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,672 ±$901 | $1,401 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8% ±19.6 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.9% ±4.0 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.1% ±4.0 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,641 ±307 | 1,917,790 | −721 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.1% ±10.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.1% ±2.1 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.9% ±3.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bellaire building?
Builders took permits for 48 new housing units in Bellaire in 2025 (48 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bellaire work and get to work?
67.3% of Bellaire's workers drive alone and 25.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Bellaire | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±3.4 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±4.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±2.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.3% ±4.7 pts | 12.9% | +18.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min ±1.1 | 29.0 min | −2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bellaire?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bellaire, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $140,417 (Tract 4127) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4128).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4209Harris County | 6,130 | $246,500 |
| Tract 4128Harris County | 5,026 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4127Harris County | 3,144 | $140,417 |
| Tract 4210Harris County | 2,913 | $210,815 |
| Tract 4117Harris County | 3,516 | $77,193 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bellaire) · Census block assignment files
How does Bellaire compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bellaire is the 2,161st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 174th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bellaire ranks 11th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 174th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 497th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th | 979 |
| Median household income | 11th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 11th | 978 |
| Median home value | 15th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 711th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th | 877 |
| Median age | 182nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 139th | 973 |
| Work from home | 78th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 739th | 976 |
Bellaire's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Bellaire with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bellaire?
9 of the 57 figures for Bellaire on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bellaire are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bellaire.