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Bellaire is a small town of 3,878 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,650
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bellaire stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bellaire is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bellaire city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Bellaire's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bellaire costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bellaire, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,650
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bellaire's violent crime rate is 509.2 per 100,000 residents
— 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
509.2 /100k
Property Crime
562.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bellaire is served primarily by Bellaire Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bellaire, OH
National Avg
School District
Bellaire Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bellaire sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Bellaire's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bellaire roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,600 and median rent is $754/month.
Bellaire's violent crime rate is 509.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 562.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bellaire are operated by Bellaire Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 6.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bellaire, OH has a population of 3,878, a median household income of $40,650, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bellaire averages 38.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bellaire, Ohio is 3,878 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bellaire: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $87,600, median household income $40,650, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellaire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
