Bel Air, MD Area Guide

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Bel Air Area Facts

Bel Air has a Livability Score of 85_/100, which is considered exceptional
Bel Air crime rates are 3% lower than the Maryland average
Cost of living in Bel Air is 4% lower than the Maryland average

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What do the locals think about Bel Air?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

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Bel Air for Nature Lovers 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Bel Air is one of the nicer areas in Maryland. The small town is a good combination of rural and city life. You're away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, but still have most of the benefits. A couple of things that you won't see a lot of in Bel Air is cultural diversity ...Read More and nightlife.

Living in Bel Air provides some really cool and unique experiences. The weather is unpredictable at times, but basically typical of the four seasons. The area is a nature lover's paradise. A short drive will bring you to Ladew Gardens, which is a set of sculpted gardens and nature trails. There are many trails in the area for walking or biking. The Ma and Pa trail is a well known example. Nightlife is scarce but there is an arts district and an annual film festival.

Some of the best areas in Bel Air are around the Golf and Country Club, but most areas are decent. You can find affordable housing, as well as large high-priced homes. Bel Air is in Hartford County, which has some of the best schools in the state. The University of Maryland has a medical center in town that employs a lot of people in the area. The commute to Baltimore is about 45 minutes on Interstate 95. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Bel Air? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Governor Bradford Park

Frederick Ward Park

Shamrock Park

Shamrock Park Playground

Alice Anne Park

Plumtree Park

Rockfield Park

Majors Choice Park

Entertainment

The Purple Bicycle

Hays House

Harford Artists Gallery

Harford Artists Gallery

William A. Humbert Amphitheater

Forest Hill Lanes

Cobra Stadium

Chesapeake Theatre

Food & Drink

Bel Air Liquors

Looney's Pub North

Sean Bolans

KFC

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Discount Liquor

Chick-fil-A

sweetFrog

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Bel Air? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bel Air.

Drive to Work

92%

15% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

D Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Bel Air? The cost of living in Bel Air is 114/100 - which is 4% lower than Maryland.

14% more expensive than average

19% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B- Crime

What is the crime rate in Bel Air? Bel Air crime rates are 2,428, which are 3% lower than Maryland

2,428 per 100k people

6% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

6% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

B- Employment

What is the median income in Bel Air? The median income in Bel Air is $60,476 which is 20% lower than Maryland.

Median household income

$60,4769% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$41,44739% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

45% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Bel Air a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Upper Chesapeake Hospital

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Pharmacies

Doctors

Podiatry Associates

Center for Vein Restoration

Human Development Center

PCCAB

N. Bojji Reddy, M.D., Ph.D., P.A.

Richard A. DeSantis, Ph.D., M.D., P.C.

CoreLife

Broadway Oral & Maxilliofacial Surgery

A- Housing

What are Bel Air home prices? Bel Air home prices are $256,400 - which is 12% lower than Maryland

Median home value

$256,40039% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,27334% higher than the US average

3% lower than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Bel Air have good schools? The Bel Air graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland

High school grad. rates

13% higher than the US average

School test scores

28% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

B User Ratings

Is Bel Air a good place to live? Bel Air has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.

Overall user rating

11 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

10 total surveys