Bellaire, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
2
Wheeling Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
1
Wheeling Metro Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 29
Feb 2 6 32
Mar 3 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Schools

Bellaire High School
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
St John Central High School
<1 miles, E 5 star
Center McMechen Elementary School
2 miles, S 2.3 star
Ritchie Elementary School
2 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Scott College of Cosmetology
4 miles, NE 1 star
Wheeling University
5 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Ohio Valley Medical Center
3 miles, NE 2.3 star
Wheeling Hospital
4 miles, E 1.4 star
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SW 2.3 star
East Ohio Regional Hospital
6 miles, NE 1.4 star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
43 miles, NE 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
72 miles, N 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
73 miles, E 1 star