Bellaire is a medium-sized city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 16,991 people and four associated neighborhoods, Bellaire is the 169th largest community in Texas. Bellaire home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Bellaire real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Bellaire is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 95.70% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Bellaire is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bellaire who work in management occupations (17.85%), healthcare (17.11%), and sales jobs (9.95%). Also of interest is that Bellaire has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Bellaire telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.37% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Bellaire is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel. Bellaire is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Bellaire’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Bellaire. 81.52% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Bellaire in 2022 was $104,552, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $418,208 for a family of four. Bellaire is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bellaire home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bellaire residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Bellaire also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.89% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Bellaire include English, Irish, German, Russian, and French. Foreign born people are also an important part of Bellaire's cultural character, accounting for 22.79% of the city’s population. The most common language spoken in Bellaire is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.
