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Bellaire, MI


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Bellaire, Michigan

Bellaire, Michigan, in Antrim county, is 124 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 189 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 1,164.

The People and Families of Bellaire

In Bellaire, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellaire had a median family income of $44,625. 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 Bellaire.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bellaire favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,625. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

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

Bellaire Housing

Bellaire has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Bellaire tend toward the low side for Michigan.

Commuting

In Bellaire, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Bellaire can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBellaire Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBellaire Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bellaire Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bellaire Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bellaire Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bellaire Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bellaire, MI

Comparing Bellaire to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use98

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime79

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