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Bellaire, TX


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Bellaire, Texas

Introduction to Bellaire, Texas

Bellaire, Texas, in Harris county, is 7 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Houston metropolitan area with. Bellaire's population is approximately 15,642.

Bellaire History

Bellaire was established in 1908 by William Wright Baldwin, the president of the South End Land Company. Bellaire was formed on what was earlier the site of William Marsh Rice's 9,449-acre ranch. According to Baldwin, the town was named "Bellaire" because of its breezes. Bellaire was finally incorporated as a city in 1918, ten years after its establishment.

Bellaire and nearby Attractions

  • Bellaire Zindler Park
  • Vic Driscoll Park
  • Richmond Plaza Baptist Church
  • Candace U Simmons Track and Field Complex
  • Russ Pitman Park
  • Jacquet Park

Things To Do In Bellaire

Bellaire has several parks, which are ideal destinations for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational activities. The Bellaire Zindler Park includes two well-lighted tennis courts, a neighborhood pool, a gazebo, a jogging trail, a picnic area and a playground.

Bellaire Transportation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the nearest major airport.

Bellaire Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by institutes like Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBellaire College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBellaire Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBellaire Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBellaire Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBellaire People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Bellaire Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bellaire, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime56

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