Population 10,669 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Belle View
Household size in Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Belle View has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Belle View is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Belle View: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Belle View
Renters in Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Belle View own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 25.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Belle View than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Belle View is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,648 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,820 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,187 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,520 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$871 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Belle View costs $2,520 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $871 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Belle View
Bachelor's degrees in Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.0% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Belle View is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher 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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Belle View: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 Belle View
| Period | Belle View | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Belle View than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Belle View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle View | 2.44 | 44.0 | 4.5% | 25.9% | 5.9% | 1959 | $2,520 | 69.5% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| Huntington | 1.79 | 38.5 | 6.1% | 56.5% | 8.6% | 1986 | $2,267 | 68.4% | 95.3% | 5.8% |
| Jefferson Manor | 2.86 | 38.2 | 8.0% | 38.3% | 5.4% | 1974 | $2,621 | 59.3% | 88.9% | 1.8% |
| Alexandria | 2.39 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 52.7% | 6.5% | 1975 | $2,281 | 58.7% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| Fort Hunt | 2.88 | 43.5 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 1964 | $2,970 | 80.4% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.73 | 44.2 | 7.8% | 26.5% | 2.8% | 1971 | $2,779 | 65.1% | 96.9% | 3.7% |
| Oxon Hill | 2.45 | 45.8 | 7.9% | 34.8% | 8.2% | 1979 | $1,875 | 36.5% | 82.4% | 7.0% |
| Forest Heights | 3.05 | 42.7 | 16.6% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 1951 | $1,660 | 23.0% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Fort Washington | 2.83 | 46.6 | 10.8% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1981 | $2,288 | 39.6% | 93.4% | 6.3% |
| Franconia | 2.54 | 41.7 | 7.4% | 23.8% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,628 | 68.6% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Glassmanor | 2.48 | 36.2 | 18.6% | 64.0% | 9.5% | 1973 | $1,631 | 21.1% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
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 Belle View. 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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