salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 100% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (87.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 83.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,440 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 410 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bellaire?
Share of households by yearly income. 74.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bellaire
| Size | Bellaire | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,433 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,260 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,709 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,367 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bellaire overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bellaire, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bellaire
Life in Bellaire
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellaire?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,388 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,037,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $103,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellaire, TX?
Renting in Bellaire costs a median of about $2,811 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Bellaire?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,440 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellaire cheap or expensive?
Bellaire is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.8% of the typical household income of $263,170. It ranks 410th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bellaire?
The median homeowner in Bellaire pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Bellaire more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bellaire?
The median home value in Bellaire is $1,037,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
17,206 people live in Bellaire. Numbers are typical (middle) values.