Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Bel Aire
Bel Aire, KS Area Guide
A safe suburb commutable to Wichita
Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Suburban
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Commuter
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A small town filled with public schools and churches, Bel Aire is a family-friendly suburb situated about 10 miles outside of Wichita. Bel Aire is even closer to Wichita State University, making it the ideal city for students and faculty. This suburb is nestled directly north of Willowbend Golf Club and is near Colonel James Jabara Airport.
Luckily for commuters, Bel Aire is surrounded by major roadways, including Highways 254 and 96 and Interstates 135 and 235. Bel Aire’s residential streets are filled with picturesque single-family homes, lush lawns, wooded neighborhoods, and an overall safe, family-friendly atmosphere. To top it off, Bel Aire offers affordable housing, perfect for renters on a budget and in search of a city commutable to Wichita.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,947
Average: $110,463
Education
3,630
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,854
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bel Aire has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
630 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Great Plains Nature Center
- Chisholm Creek Park
- Claude Lambe Park
- Dr. Glen Dey (Grove) Park
- Fairmount Park - Wichita
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.