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Bellaire, TX
Bellaire · Harris County · TX 77401
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$957K
Median Price
21/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
15 min
to Downtown Houston, TX
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
73/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
21/100
WYLT Score68/100
Our Take
Bellaire is a pricey, affluent suburb with good schools and a short commute to downtown Houston, but it is a car‑centric, high‑flood‑risk area with limited walkability and a higher cost of living that could bite new residents.
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The Good
- ✓Affluent community with high median income and home values
- ✓Excellent public schools and many school options
- ✓Very short 15‑minute drive to downtown Houston
Real Talk
- !High flood risk (AE zone) means expensive flood insurance
- !Very low walkability and limited public transit—everything requires a car
- !High cost of living: high taxes, HOA fees, and maintenance for upscale homes
- !Limited nightlife and dining options within the neighborhood
- $Flood insurance premiums
- $Higher property taxes for large homes
- $HOA fees in many subdivisions
- $Elevated utility costs for large homes
Best For
Families with kidsProfessionals commuting to downtown HoustonHigh‑income earners looking for quiet suburban lifeRemote workers needing a calm environment
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Bellaire, TX
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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