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Bellaire
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

Bellaire

#5 in Best Suburbs to Live in Houston Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Bellaire is a suburb of Houston with a population of 17,262. Bellaire is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Bellaire offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bellaire there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Bellaire and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bellaire are highly rated.
    About Bellaire...
    Population
    17,262
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $857,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,175
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Bellaire Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      15.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      99.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      423.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      98.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Bellaire

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $211,202
    National
    $69,021
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