How many renters in Bellaire, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±21.5 points) of renting households in Bellaire, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±21.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±19.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±16.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bellaire
| Share of income spent on rent | Bellaire | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±6.3 points) | 10.0% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±7.7 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±7.8 points) | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.2% (±21.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±8.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±19.6 points) | 44.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bellaire against Harris County, its state and the nation
| Bellaire | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±21.5 points) | 53.7% (±0.7 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±19.6 points) | 44.4% (±0.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±16.4 points) | 32.0% (±0.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,095 (±$54,724) | $51,599 (±$576) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,672 (±$901) | $1,401 (±$7) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Bellaire, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harris County (53.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Harris County, Bellaire ranks 19 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 543 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bellaire
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | — | 51.9% (±21.5 points) | — |
| Southside Place | 1.6 mi | 39.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West University Place | 1.9 mi | 22.4% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Point Village | 4.9 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bunker Hill Village | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±83.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilshire Village | 6.2 mi | 60.0% (±109.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hedwig Village | 6.3 mi | 50.5% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Village | 6.5 mi | 64.7% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 7.1 mi | 54.1% (±0.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Tomball | 60.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Jacinto City | 58.5% (±15.9 points) |
| 15 | Cloverleaf | 55.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 16 | Webster | 55.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 17 | Houston | 54.1% (±0.8 points) |
| 18 | Pasadena | 52.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 19 | Bellaire | 51.9% (±21.5 points) |
| 20 | Baytown | 50.9% (±5.3 points) |
| 21 | Hedwig Village | 50.5% (±25.1 points) |
| 22 | Jersey Village | 50.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 23 | Highlands | 49.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 24 | Nassau Bay | 48.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 25 | Channelview | 48.0% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Harris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bellaire
Are renters in Bellaire rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Bellaire pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bellaire spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bellaire, TX spends 31.2% (±16.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bellaire city, Texas (place:07300, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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