Moving to Bellaire, TX

About Bellaire

Bellaire is an inner-loop enclave nicknamed the "City of Homes," almost entirely surrounded by Houston in southwest Harris County. Straddling I-610 (West Loop), it is overwhelmingly residential — most commercial activity lines the Loop — with luxury homes on large lots, mature trees and a tight-knit community.

Home prices in Bellaire

The median listing price in Bellaire is $1,249,000.

Top places in Bellaire

• Evelyn's Park — the city's flagship 5-acre park on Bellaire Blvd: splash pad, playgrounds, butterfly wall, wildflower hill, and the bronze Alice in Wonderland sculpture.
• Bellaire-Zindler Park — aquatic center, tennis and baseball fields (7.5 acres).
• Russ Pitman Park — nature discovery center on Newcastle St. with birding and campfire programs.
• Paseo Park — linear green space on the site of the old Toonerville Trolley.
• Bellaire Town Square / city civic center area on S. Rice Ave.

Commuting from Bellaire

• Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~15–20 minutes (approximate; ~7–8 miles via I-69/US-59 or Westpark; longer at rush hour).
• METRO bus routes along Bellaire Blvd and the West Loop feed the Galleria and Medical Center.

Schools in Bellaire

Public schools: Houston Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Bellaire FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Bellaire, TX?
  The median listing price in Bellaire is $1,249,000. Median listing price · Realty.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Bellaire, TX?
  Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~15–20 minutes (approximate; ~7–8 miles via I-69/US-59 or Westpark; longer at rush hour).
• Which school district serves Bellaire, TX?
  Bellaire is served by Houston Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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