Cost of Living in Bellview, FL

Population 25,051 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

74
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Bellview's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $62,375 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Located 50 miles east of Mobile, Bellview falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than Mobile's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bellview

The median home value in Bellview is $185,600 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,237/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,375/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 60.3°F. Overall, Bellview has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,600
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$256,475
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
6% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,719/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 68.5%
Renter-occupied 31.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,237
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,851/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.3%
Carpooled
11.9%
Public transit
1.0%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
7.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,375
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,651
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.1%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 35.6
Female median age 38.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.6°F
Avg Low
60.3°F
Annual Precip
68.3"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636672788590929189817265
Low °F 444753596774757572625146
Precip" 5.034.775.255.523.907.327.897.506.614.704.425.40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
48.8%
Good air days/yr
108
Max AQI recorded
251
PM2.5 days
114
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bellview, FL?

Bellview has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bellview, FL?

The median gross rent in Bellview is $1,237 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bellview?

The median home value in Bellview is $185,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bellview?

The median household income in Bellview is $62,375 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bellview, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bellview is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Bellview, FL affordable?

Yes, Bellview is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bellview?

Bellview has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 60.3°F. Annual precipitation is 68.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bellview at a Glance

Population
25,051
Median Income
$62,375
Home Value
$185,600
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
78.6°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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