Bellaire is a very small village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,034 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bellaire is the 471st largest community in Michigan. Bellaire real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Bellaire house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Bellaire isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Bellaire are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Bellaire is a village of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Bellaire who work in sales jobs (16.28%), food service (14.65%), and office and administrative support (7.91%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.26% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. Overall, Bellaire’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern. Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bellaire is worth considering. Bellaire is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of Bellaire citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.44% of adults in Bellaire have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Bellaire in 2022 was $28,593, which is middle income relative to Michigan, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $114,372 for a family of four. However, Bellaire contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. 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 Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bellaire include German, English, Irish, French, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Bellaire is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
