Bel Air, MD Overview

The growing city of Bel Air serves as the seat of Harford County government as well as a hub for surrounding communities, continually strengthening its financial and governmental leadership.  The downtown area has been restored and revitalized to complement modern business complexes and bustling shopping malls. In spite of rapid expansion, Bel Air has managed to preserve the friendliness of a small town.  Many new residential developments surround the town, contrasting beautifully with the charm of historic homes dating back to colonial days.  A large selection of single-family homes in and near Bel Air were constructed from the 1960s to the present.  Commuters appreciate the express bus service to Baltimore, although residents also enjoy good access to Interstate 95.  Private golf and country clubs, medical facilities, good schools, a regional retail market, and cultural amenities are all close to home.  Celebrating the bounty of nature, residents and visitors enjoy the Bel Air Farmers Market and visits to lush parks with hiking trails and wetlands education areas.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 9%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 3,537.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.212
Households w/ Children 25%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 44%
Median Year in Residency 4.4

Housing Inventory

Bel Air, MD Housing Inventory 237 1,357 3,215 3,215 237 1,357 3,215

Market Overview

178 listings with an estimated median price of $449,950

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$100K - 200K 6
$200K - 300K 35
$300K - 400K 34
$400K - 500K 32
$500K - 600K 20
$600K - 700K 20
$700K - 800K 14
$800K - 900K 6
$900K - 1M 2
$1M - Max 8
Property Type Count
Single Family 88
Townhouse 39
Condo 33
Commercial 11
Rental 31
Lots and Land 5
Multi Family 1
Farms 1

(Data as of 5/13/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Bel Air, MD Population Demographics

Total: 10,344

Households:4,572

Median Age: 41.46

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Bel Air, MD Temperature

Weather Risk

Bel Air, MD Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Bel Air, MD Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Bel Air, MD Highest Education Level Attained 1,682 1,615 658 224 59 1,475 1,614 1,682 1,615 224 59 1,475

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Bel Air, MD Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $75,879)

Bel Air, MD Income by dollar range 168 139 141 84 175 125 229 245 147 333 470 735 551 443 413 98 41 35

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$903
One Bedroom
$1,097
Two Bedroom
$1,376
Three Bedroom
$1,769
Four Bedroom
$2,072

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Bel Air, MD Crime

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