Bel Aire, Kansas

Bel Aire, Kansas

Bel Aire, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is 5 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wichita metropolitan area. Bel Aire contains a population of approximately 5,836.

The People and Families of Bel Aire

In Bel Aire, about 74% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bel Aire, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Bel Aire.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bel Aire had a median family income of $72,091. The typical family in Bel Aire is better off than most in Kansas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bel Aire. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Bel Aire.

Crime and Safety

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

Bel Aire Housing

Bel Aire has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bel Aire, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Bel Aire strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Bel Aire, KS

Comparing Bel Aire to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

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

Bel Aire Almanac

Bel Aire Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bel Aire Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bel Aire residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bel Aire, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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