City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Bellaire, TX

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.

17,116
Residents
$236,311
Median income
$978,300
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Bellaire - the verdict

Bellaire ranks in the 99th percentile for household income and the 21st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

99th
percentile, household income
97th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
21st
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, TX

Bellaire is a small town in Texas, home to 17,116 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Bellaire households earn a median of $236,311 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.4%. Bellaire's housing stock carries a median value of $978,300, and the median resident age is 45.1 years. 81.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 46 residential building permits were authorized in Bellaire (Construction Slowdown), down 51% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2612.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,573 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

17,116 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$236,311 /yr

Poverty 1.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas 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 99% higher than other cities
Home value 97% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 21% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Bellaire ranks #535 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Bellaire's strongest outlier among Texas cities

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Bellaire ranks #19 - the 99th 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
#14 of 1,520
99th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#288 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#19 of 1,505
99th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#1,384 of 1,663
16th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#15 of 1,663
99th percentile in Texas

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 Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

99thIncome percentile
21stSafety percentile

99th percentile nationally for median household income · 21st 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 47 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+)

$978,300 3rd percentile more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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, TX Bellaire, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bellaire, TX-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, TX median $236,311/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, TX'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, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 81.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.1%

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

Population
17,116
Median Income
$236,311
Median Home Value
$978,300
Median Age
45.1
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
81.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2612.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
235.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2376.3
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
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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16,800 residents17,000 residents17,200 residents17,400 residents17,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,188 residents 17,434 residents ▲ +1.4%
Bellaire's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
46
housing units authorized
Single-Family
46
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 93
2020 61
2021 60
2022 73
2023 51
2024 46

Permit volume decreased 51% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.1%
Carpool
5.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
20.4%
Other
1.2%

Based on 8,113 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

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

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas 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 Texas 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
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Addison
17,128 people
Glenn Heights
17,175 people
Groves
17,021 people
Stafford
17,279 people
Manor
16,917 people
Royse City
17,357 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellaire's 17,116 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Woodcrest, CA
17,111 people
Wixom, MI
17,126 people
West Richland, WA
17,126 people
Laurel, MS
17,129 people
Ojus, FL
17,101 people
Cañon City, CO
17,098 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellaire's $236,311 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Rockford, IN
$236,339 median income
Paradise Valley, AZ
$236,250 median income
Nicasio, CA
$236,250 median income
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
$236,429 median income
South Gull Lake, MI
$236,094 median income
Dunn Loring, VA
$236,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bellaire, TX 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, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.6% 20.4% 9.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.0% White 67.6% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 20.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 9.2% 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 Texas 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) 17,116 $236,311
Addison 17,128 $82,858
Glenn Heights 17,175 $79,739
Groves 17,021 $70,485
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bellaire, TX?

What is the population of Bellaire, TX? +

Bellaire, TX counts 17,116 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Bellaire households earn a median of $236,311 annually, 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 Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Bellaire, TX safe? +

Bellaire has a total crime rate of 2612.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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, TX? +

Bellaire's median home value sits at $978,300, 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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