The Town FilesBelleair, Florida
Town in Pinellas County · population 4,273 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $633,300
- Household income
- $117,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 70
- Median age
- 59.3
Belleair is a town of 4,273 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $633,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Florida towns, better transit than 97% of Florida towns, more upscale than 96% of Florida towns.
How Belleair ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belleair is worth $633,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $117,083, which is more affordable than 27% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,281 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belleair | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $633,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,281 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $117,083 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Belleair
| People | Belleair | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Belleair
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleair since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 1.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 223 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 19, 2002.
Severe weather in Pinellas County since 1996
Pinellas County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pinellas County
Pinellas County had 447,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,519 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Belleair itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Belleair
- Harbor Bluffs, FL2.1 mi · 2,646 people · home $673,100
- Largo, FL3.0 mi · 82,485 people · home $229,100
- Ridgecrest, FL3.2 mi · 2,966 people · home $303,400
- Indian Rocks Beach, FL3.4 mi · 3,673 people · home $738,800
- Clearwater, FL3.9 mi · 117,292 people · home $361,300
- South Highpoint, FL6.4 mi · 5,018 people · home $241,300
- Greenbriar, FL6.6 mi · 2,696 people · home $353,200
- Bardmoor, FL6.6 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
Belleair questions
Is Belleair, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belleair scores better for retirees than 91% of Florida towns and quieter than 75%. 40.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.3).
How much does a house cost in Belleair?
The median owner-occupied home in Belleair is valued at $633,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,083, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $2,281 a month.
What is the weather like in Belleair?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Belleair get tornadoes?
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleair since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)