Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
39%
Belleair Beach, FL Area Guide
Idyllic suburban seclusion along Florida’s sandy shores
Island
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Oceanfront
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Suburban
Belleair Beach is a small, quiet barrier island city on Florida's Gulf Coast, just south of Clearwater and part of Pinellas County. The city occupies a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, giving nearly every corner of town a close connection to the water. With a population of just a few hundred residents, it operates more like a tight-knit enclave than a bustling municipality, offering a slower, more deliberate pace than the larger cities nearby.
The local economy draws heavily from the broader Clearwater and St. Petersburg metro area, where healthcare, tourism, and professional services are major employers. Belleair Beach itself has no major commercial corridors or universities, but its proximity to Clearwater puts higher education options and large employment hubs within easy reach. The housing stock here skews heavily residential, with single-family homes and low-rise condominiums making up most of the landscape. Apartment communities are limited, and available rentals tend to be smaller-scale buildings or individual units within condominium structures, often offering Gulf or waterway views.
Life in Belleair Beach centers on the natural environment. The Atlantic beach access, calm streets, and minimal commercial development create an atmosphere that feels deliberately unhurried. Renters who prioritize coastal surroundings, low density, and proximity to larger Pinellas County cities without living inside them will find Belleair Beach to be a genuinely distinctive place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,779
Average: $159,440
Education
1,049
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
873
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belleair Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Florida Botanical Gardens
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Caladesi Island State Park
- Crest Lake Park
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- St Pete-Clearwater International
- Tampa International
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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 June 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.