Bel Air
- Suburb of Baltimore, MD
Suburb
Bel Air
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Baltimore, MD
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 108 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$256,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,312
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault139.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape19.9national 40.7
- Robbery49.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary79.8national 500.1
- Theft1,664.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft0national 284
Residents
Working in Bel Air
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,036
National
$69,021Places to Work in Bel Air
Top Public Schools Serving Bel Air
- grade A
C. Milton Wright High School
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 257 reviews
- grade A
Bel Air Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Bel Air High School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 315 reviews
- grade A minus
Harford Technical High School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 238 reviews
- grade A minus
Honeygo Elementary School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Bel Air
- grade A minus
The John Carroll School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 205 reviews
- grade A minus
Grace Classical Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B+
New Covenant Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B+
Redeemer Classical Christian School
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade B+
Open Bible Christian Academy
- Rating 4.71 out of 5 17 reviews
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Bel Air Reviews
Rating 3.99 out of 5 108 reviews
Bel Air is a hidden gem in Maryland. The community is extremely welcoming, genuine, and inclusive. We immediately felt like we were home. Our property value has increased beautifully over the last few years due to the excellent schools, accessibility, and proximity to lucrative jobs. This niche are in Harford county host an abundance of amazing small businesses, women-owned business, family-centric activities, religious organizations, art, and entertainment. Bel Air has amazing restaurants and charming cafes. We feel safe and would proudly raise our children here.
All of the public schools here are fine. They are not excellent but are not bad either. I have always felt very safe here and even feel comfortable going on walks at night as a woman. The nightlife is pretty nonexistent as there are a few bars here and there but that is it. There is not much to do as a family if you are visiting but there are some parks and shopping. As a vegan, I find it very difficult to eat out in Bel Air. Sometimes all I can possibly order off the menu is a fried pickles appetizer. There are a few places with vegan options but usually that is just a veggie burger. I have also been served food I was told was vegan but turned out to not be. It is not very diverse here at all. Everything is decently close together.
Very charming with a good deal of local history, fun shops and a few good restaurants. A lot of chain stores and eateries in the main part of town, but mostly small businesses and shops along Main Street. Lovely people and more diversity than what existed 20 years ago. Great place to raise a family!