Population 7,371 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bellaire
Household size in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bellaire are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Bellaire skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Bellaire than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bellaire
Renters in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Bellaire rent their homes (30.4%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About six in ten owners (59.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.4% of the housing in Bellaire, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Bellaire is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $456 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $505 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $597 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $676 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$220 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bellaire pays $676 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $220 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bellaire
Bachelor's degrees in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bellaire: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bellaire is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Ohio. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bellaire
| Period | Bellaire | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bellaire is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Ohio overall (4.9%). Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bellaire compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | 2.22 | 46.0 | 13.1% | 30.4% | 16.4% | 1959 | $676 | 14.7% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| Riverview | 2.21 | 56.0 | 5.3% | 1.6% | 10.0% | 1958 | $583 | 23.3% | 91.5% | 2.4% |
| Benwood | 2.26 | 45.0 | 12.3% | 30.9% | 14.1% | 1950 | $738 | 14.7% | 87.9% | 3.0% |
| Neffs | 1.94 | 54.7 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 11.2% | 1966 | $605 | 15.4% | 80.8% | 2.0% |
| McMechen | 2.44 | 35.1 | 25.0% | 33.5% | 19.8% | 1942 | $611 | 12.6% | 91.6% | 6.5% |
| Shadyside | 2.21 | 47.2 | 10.4% | 24.8% | 14.5% | 1959 | $785 | 22.5% | 96.7% | 2.3% |
| Brookside | 2.26 | 44.6 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1943 | $569 | 23.7% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| Bridgeport | 2.22 | 42.3 | 11.5% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 1956 | $756 | 19.0% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
| Lansing | 2.35 | 39.5 | 12.7% | 19.7% | 22.1% | 1953 | $998 | 16.4% | 95.4% | 13.1% |
| Blaine | 2.19 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 17.6% | 19.5% | 1962 | $923 | 16.2% | 95.8% | 8.9% |
| Bethlehem | 2.34 | 44.7 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 8.5% | 1961 | $1,401 | 45.2% | 99.0% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bellaire. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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