Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in Belaire, San Angelo

C+

13th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

Belaire is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,680
Median rent
$1,960
Median home value
$120,000
Household income
$84,200
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Belaire

Belaire is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 6,700 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Belaire

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Belaire

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,960, 70% higher than the San Angelo median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Belaire report card

Each grade compares Belaire with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,960, homes cost 1.4x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $84,200, 3.1% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 6.5% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Belaire compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 18%31 points lower than San Angelo (49%)
  • Home value to income: 1.4x50% lower than San Angelo (2.8x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%14 points higher than San Angelo (61%)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Median rent: $1,96070% higher than San Angelo ($1,153)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%8 points lower than San Angelo (25%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%4 points lower than San Angelo (88%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • FBelaire ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.7 mi
  • CGlenn MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD4.1 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Belaire

Median rent in Belaire is $1,960 a month, 70% higher than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $120,000, 36% lower than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $784 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent70% higher than San Angelo$1,960$1,153$1,403
Median home value36% lower than San Angelo$120,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to income50% lower than San Angelo1.4x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent31 points lower than San Angelo18%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than San Angelo76%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than San Angelo7.9%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo197319781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$784
Mortgage payment
$657
Property tax
$127
Median rent, for comparison
$1,960

Based on a $120,000 home in Belaire, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median household income28% higher than San Angelo$84,200$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Angelo3.1%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than San Angelo9.1%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than San Angelo17%25%34%
Average commute5% lower than San Angelo18 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than San Angelo6.5%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Angelo2.3%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than San Angelo83%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Belaire

Under 1829%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6433%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black1.9%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race6.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in San Angelo

  1. 1A-Butler Farms
  2. 2A-SouthlandMedian rent $1,060
  3. 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
  5. 5BSunsetMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
  7. 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
  8. 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northeast TempleTemple
  2. C-Delaware CrossingTown of Pecos
  3. CNortheast PalestinePalestine

Questions about Belaire

Is Belaire a good place to live?

Belaire is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Belaire?

Median rent in Belaire is $1,960 a month, 70% higher than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $120,000, 36% lower than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 1.4x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve Belaire?

The closest rated public schools are Belaire Elementary (elementary, rated F), Glenn Middle (middle, rated C) and Central High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Belaire name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.