Belleair, FL

Belleair, Florida

Belleair, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 2 miles S of Clearwater, Florida (center to center) and 21 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Belleair contains a population of approximately 4,067.

The People and Families of Belleair

In Belleair, about 64% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Belleair, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Belleair boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belleair had a median family income of $96,400. The typical family in Belleair is better off than most in Florida. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Belleair. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Belleair. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Belleair favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $21,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Belleair.

Belleair Housing

Belleair has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Florida, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Belleair, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belleair strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Belleair, FL

Comparing Belleair to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Belleair Almanac

Belleair Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Belleair Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Belleair Colleges

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