The Town FilesBellaire, Ohio
Village in Belmont County · population 3,870 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,400
- Household income
- $38,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.5
Bellaire is a village of 3,870 people in Belmont County, Ohio. The median home is worth $85,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 82% of Ohio towns, hipper than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Bellaire ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bellaire is worth $85,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $38,205, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $759 a month. 53.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bellaire | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $759 | $914 |
| Median household income | $38,205 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 53.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bellaire
| People | Bellaire | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bellaire
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellaire since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 21, 2021 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Belmont County since 1996
Belmont County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Belmont County
Belmont County had 20,616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,753 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Bellaire itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Bellaire
3 public schools with 1,107 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Elementary School | PK-4 | 482 | 17.2 |
| Bellaire Middle School | 5-8 | 336 | 12.4 |
| Bellaire High School | 9-12 | 289 | 12.6 |
Towns near Bellaire
- Shadyside, OH3.1 mi · 3,454 people · home $143,100
- Bethlehem, WV4.1 mi · 2,605 people · home $200,000
- Wheeling, WV4.8 mi · 27,052 people · home $146,500
- Martins Ferry, OH6.1 mi · 6,260 people · home $96,200
- Moundsville, WV6.5 mi · 8,093 people · home $118,600
- St. Clairsville, OH9.1 mi · 5,096 people · home $199,000
- Cadiz, OH21.0 mi · 3,051 people · home $119,300
- Mingo Junction, OH22.4 mi · 3,347 people · home $104,000
Bellaire questions
Is Bellaire, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bellaire scores better for retirees than 12% of Ohio towns and quieter than 21%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Bellaire?
The median owner-occupied home in Bellaire is valued at $85,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,205, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $759 a month.
What is the weather like in Bellaire?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Bellaire get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellaire since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 21, 2021. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)