Bel Air, Maryland, in Harford county, is 16 miles NE of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is part of the Baltimore metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 10,080 people people live in Bel Air.
In Bel Air, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Bel Air, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
In 2000, Bel Air had a median family income of $58,299.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($22,170) in Bel Air than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bel Air, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Bel Air, 94% of commuters drive to work.
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Bel Air | 10,080 | $58,299 |
| Aberdeen | 13,842 | $48,357 |
| Baltimore | 651,154 | $35,438 |
| Dundalk | 62,306 | $46,035 |
| Havre | 11,331 | $53,838 |
| Perryville | 3,672 | $52,981 |
| Towson | 51,793 | $75,832 |
Comparing Bel Air to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Bel Air residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Democratic | $41,361 |
| Republican | $31,803 |
| Unknown | $1,300 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| George W. Bush | $22,170 |
| John Kerry | $5,950 |
| Michael Peroutka | $1,300 |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,080 | 100% |
| Male | 4,883 | 48.4% |
| Female | 5,197 | 51.6% |
| Under 18 | 2,224 | 22.1% |
| 18+ | 7,856 | 77.9% |
| 65+ | 1,753 | 17.4% |
| Median Age | 38.9 | |
| Average Family Size | 2.94 | |
| White | 9,356 | 92.8% |
| African-American | 441 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 142 | 1.4% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 20 | 0.2% |
| Other | 27 | 0.3% |
| Mixed Race | 91 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 123 | 1.2% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $58,299 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 598 | 6.4% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| German | 23.5% |
| Irish | 13.4% |
| Italian | 13.2% |
| English | 11.1% |
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 10.8% |
| US/American | 6.7% |
| Polish | 4.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 2.5% |
| Scottish | 1.7% |
| French (except Basque) | 1.5% |
| Swedish | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 1.1% |
| Welsh | 0.8% |
| European | 0.8% |
| French Canadian | 0.8% |
| British | 0.7% |
| Czech | 0.6% |
| Greek | 0.5% |
| Danish | 0.5% |
| Slovak | 0.4% |
| Slavic | 0.4% |
| Portuguese | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 0.3% |
| Hungarian | 0.2% |
| Russian | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 0.2% |
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 16 miles NE of Towson, Maryland (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 21 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Metro Area | Baltimore |
| Standard Zip Codes | 21014, 21015 |
| Phone Area Codes | 410 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (-5 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 39.536 |
| Longitude | -76.348 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | BENSON POLICE BARRACKS |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3.1 miles |
| Jan Temp | 23 to 42 F |
| Apr Temp | 41 to 67 F |
| Jul Temp | 65 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 45 to 69 F |
| Annual Precip | 49.7 inches |
| Station | ABERDEEN PHILLIPS FIELD |
|---|---|
| Distance | 10.8 miles |
| Jan Temp | 26 to 41 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 66 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 44.2 inches |
| Station | TOWSON |
|---|---|
| Distance | 15.7 miles |
| Jan Temp | 25 to 42 F |
| Apr Temp | 43 to 65 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 51.5 inches |
C. MILTON WRIGHT HIGH
1301 N FOUNTAIN GREEN RD
410-638-4110
Serves 1,788 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
BEL AIR HIGH
100 HEIGHE ST
410-638-4600
Serves 1,647 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.6
HARFORD TECHNICAL HIGH
200 THOMAS RUN RD
410-638-3804
A Vocational School
Serves 1,070 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18
UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
500 UPPER CHESAPEAKE DRIVE
(443) 643-1000
Emergency Service: Yes
| (As of 2005) |
|---|
| 620 Marketplace Drive |
| Amyclae 1200 Agora Drive |
| Safeway 225 Brier Hill Dr |
| Target Bwi Bel Air T-1002 580 Marketplace Dr |
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