What are the schools like in Bellbrook, OH?

Bellbrook is served primarily by Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bellbrook?

The median household income in Bellbrook, OH is $105,631 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Bellbrook, OH?

Bellbrook has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

Bellbrook, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bellbrook, OH affordable or expensive?

Bellbrook's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellbrook is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $230,300 and the median rent is $1,114 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellbrook, OH?

Bellbrook has a violent crime rate of 40.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 457.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellbrook, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bellbrook is a small town of 7,321 in Ohio, with a median household income of $105,631 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Bellbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bellbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellbrook 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: 92.3

Bellbrook's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellbrook costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellbrook, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$230,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,114	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,631	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bellbrook's violent crime rate is 40.3 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.3 /100k

Property Crime

457.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bellbrook is served primarily by Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bellbrook, OH	National Avg
School District	Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellbrook sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellbrook, OH
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bellbrook, OH	National Avg
Population	7,321	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Centerville, OH 3 mi Spring Valley, OH 5 mi Kettering, OH 5 mi Beavercreek, OH 7 mi Oakwood, OH 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Bellbrook

Bellbrook, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45305

Bellbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellbrook, OH affordable or expensive?

Bellbrook's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellbrook roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $230,300 and median rent is $1,114/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellbrook, OH?

Bellbrook's violent crime rate is 40.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 457.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellbrook?

Public schools in Bellbrook are operated by Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. 52.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bellbrook, OH a good place to live?

Bellbrook, OH has a population of 7,321, a median household income of $105,631, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bellbrook?

Bellbrook averages 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bellbrook?

Bellbrook, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45305.

What is the population of Bellbrook?

The population of Bellbrook, Ohio is 7,321 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellbrook?

Key numbers for living in Bellbrook: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $230,300, median household income $105,631, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.