Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Z Vault
Coffee Shop
CoffeeBar Bel Air
Coffee Shop
Newberry Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Coffee
Coffee Shop
Asian Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
The Purple Bicycle
Art Gallery
Hays House
Museum
Harford Artists Gallery
Theatre Arts
Harford Artists Gallery
Art Gallery
William A. Humbert Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Forest Hill Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cobra Stadium
Stadium
Chesapeake Theatre
Theatre Arts
Harford Community College - Joppa Hall
Art Gallery
Horizon Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (23) A+
Bel Air Liquors
Alcohol
Looney's Pub North
Bar
Sean Bolans
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
YogaFresh
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Independent Brewing Company
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sharon's Snowballs
Sweets
&pizza
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Pure Raw Juice
Fast Food
The Pretzel Twister
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Cheers Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Stephanie's Sweets
Sweets
Fitness (9) A+
Kore Bootcamps
Gym
Love Evolution Studio
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
JABZ Boxing
Gym
William N. McFaul Activities Center
Community Centre
Houze of Sports
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Bel Air Athletic Club
Gym
Yoga Centric
Gym
Knockout Boxing & Fitness
Gym
GameChanger Fitness
Gym
Signum CrossFit
Gym
#getINLINE
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Park at Winters Run Clubhouse
Community Centre
CrossFit Bel Air
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
True Yoga
Gym
Calvert's Walk Clubhouse
Community Centre
Personal Power Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Yoga 104
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Newberry Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Woodlea Bakery of Bel Air
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Flavor Cupcakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Conrad's Crabs
Seafood
Bharosa
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
The Seafood Stop
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Chesapeake Traders Food Warehouse
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Harvest Fare
Grocery Store
J&R Crab Shack
Seafood
Parks (36) A+
Governor Bradford Park
Park
Frederick Ward Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Shamrock Park Playground
Playground
Alice Anne Park
Park
Plumtree Park
Park
Rockfield Park
Park
Majors Choice Park
Park
Rockfield Creative Playground
Playground
Harford Bounce Party Place
Playground
Homestead Park
Park
Bynum Run Park
Park
Aquila Scott Park
Park
Colonial Acres Community Association Park
Park
Tollgate Park
Park
Lyn Stacie Getz Creative Playground
Playground
Marshall E. Kroh Park
Park
Annie’s Playground
Playground
PlayPlace
Playground
Blake's Venture Park
Park
Prospect Mill Park
Park
Whitakers Mill Historic District
Park
Harford Glen
Park
Emmorton Elementary Park
Park
Forest Hill Recreation Complex
Park
Shops (118) A+
Imagine Nail Salon
Beauty
Healthy VIbes
Nutrition Supplements
ZCryo
Beauty
Red Polish
Beauty
CharmCityRun
Shoes
Joli Hair Styling Boutique
Hairdresser
The Nest on Main
Gift Shop
Towne Barbers
Hairdresser
Bei Capelli
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Paris West Optical
Optician
Just Gents
Hairdresser
Hair by Sophia Musto
Hairdresser
Offline Footware & Vintage
Shoes
LBMB Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dia Studio’s Massage & Waxing
Beauty
South Mane Salon
Hairdresser
Gentlemen's Quarters
Hairdresser
Visage Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
John's Men's Clothing
Clothing
Old Line Barbers
Hairdresser
Town Nails & Spa
Beauty
Town Hair Salon
Beauty
Old Line Mercantile
Gift Shop
Courtland (ACE) Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bel Air.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Sheriff’s Department (South Main Street opposite Office Street)
Bus Stop
Churchville Road/Route 22 & Giles Street
Bus Stop
Bel Air High School (100 Heighe Street)
Bus Stop
Bel Air Library
Bus Stop
Harford County Health Department (Hays Street & Thomas Street)
Bus Stop
Mary Risteau District Courts (Pennsylvania Avenue near Bond Street)
Bus Stop
Mary Risteau District Courts (opposite Pennsylvania Avenue near Bond Street)
Bus Stop
Historical Society (Gordon Street & Main Street)
Bus Stop
Country Village (Idlewild Road & Idlewild Court)
Bus Stop
Country Village (Idlewild Road & Idlewild Court)
Bus Stop
Harford County Office On Aging (Wright Street & Hickory Avenue)
Bus Stop
ShopRite (Bel Air/Main Street & Broadway)
Bus Stop
Ross (Bel Air Plaza/527 Baltimore Pike)
Bus Stop
South Kelly Avenue & Boulton Street
Bus Stop
South Kelly Avenue & Boulton Street
Bus Stop
Park View at Bel Air (555 South Atwood Road)
Bus Stop
Atwood Professional Building (602 South Atwood Road)
Bus Stop
MacPhail Road & Edgehill Drive Westbound
Bus Stop
MacPhail Road & Edgehill Drive Opposite Eastbound
Bus Stop
Target (580 Marketplace Drive)
Bus Stop
Aldi (Bel Air Plaza/599 Baltimore Pike)
Bus Stop
Hickory Hills (Donzen Drive & Crocker Drive)
Bus Stop
Hickory Hills (Donzen Drive & Crocker Drive)
Bus Stop
Motor Vehicle Administration (501 West MacPhail Road)
Bus Stop
McFaul Activities Center (525 West MacPhail Road)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Bel Air is 114/100 - which is 4% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B-

Bel Air crime rates are 2,689 per 100k, which is 32% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,511 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
178 crimes per 100k A
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employment B-

The median income in Bel Air is $60,476 - which is 20% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$60,476 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Human Development Center
Doctor
Bel Air Main Station
Fire Station
Endodontic Partners
Dentist
Harford County Sheriff's Office Headquarters
Police
Podiatry Associates
Doctor
Miranda Family Dentistry
Dentist
Bel Air Police Department
Police
Smile Makers
Dentist
Bel Air Orthodontics
Dentist
Cortezi Dental
Dentist
David Mergerian DDS
Dentist
Broadway Oral & Maxilliofacial Surgery
Doctor
MD Immediate Care
Clinic
Deborah J. Decamps
Dentist
J. Nicholas Leyko
Dentist
Bel Air Dental Associates
Dentist
N. Bojji Reddy, M.D., Ph.D., P.A.
Doctor
Richard A. DeSantis, Ph.D., M.D., P.C.
Doctor
Sterling Care Bel Air
Nursing Home
Children's Urgent Care
Clinic
Patient First
Clinic
Wilmer Eye Institute - Bel Air
Clinic
Center for Vein Restoration
Doctor
CoreLife
Doctor
Family Dental of Bel Air
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A-

Bel Air home prices are $256,400 - which is 12% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$256,400 A
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A+

The Bel Air graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (18) A
Bel Air Elementary
St Margaret School
Bel Air Middle
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Harford Day School
Southampton Middle
Ring Factory Elementary
Red Pump Elementary School
Fountain Green Elementary
Patterson Mill Middle School
Emmorton Baptist Academy
Hickory Elementary
Forest Lakes Elementary
Prospect Mill Elementary
Oak Grove Classical Christian School
Emmorton Elementary
John Archer School
New Covenant Christian School
Fallston Middle School
High Schools (9) B-
Bel Air High
John Carroll School
C. Milton Wright High
Patterson Mill High School
Emmorton Baptist Academy
Oak Grove Classical Christian School
John Archer School
Harford Technical High
New Covenant Christian School
Fallston High
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ratings B

Bel Air has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A
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Bel Air for Nature Lovers 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Bel Air is one of the nicer areas in Maryland. The small town is a good combination of rural and city life. You're away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, but still have most of the benefits. A couple of things that you won't see a lot of in Bel Air is cultural diversity ...Read More and nightlife.

Living in Bel Air provides some really cool and unique experiences. The weather is unpredictable at times, but basically typical of the four seasons. The area is a nature lover's paradise. A short drive will bring you to Ladew Gardens, which is a set of sculpted gardens and nature trails. There are many trails in the area for walking or biking. The Ma and Pa trail is a well known example. Nightlife is scarce but there is an arts district and an annual film festival.

Some of the best areas in Bel Air are around the Golf and Country Club, but most areas are decent. You can find affordable housing, as well as large high-priced homes. Bel Air is in Hartford County, which has some of the best schools in the state. The University of Maryland has a medical center in town that employs a lot of people in the area. The commute to Baltimore is about 45 minutes on Interstate 95. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bel Air? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Governor Bradford Park
      Frederick Ward Park
      Shamrock Park
      Shamrock Park Playground
      Alice Anne Park
      Plumtree Park
      Rockfield Park
      Majors Choice Park

      Entertainment

      The Purple Bicycle
      Hays House
      Harford Artists Gallery
      Harford Artists Gallery
      William A. Humbert Amphitheater
      Forest Hill Lanes
      Cobra Stadium
      Chesapeake Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Bel Air Liquors
      Looney's Pub North
      Sean Bolans
      KFC
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Discount Liquor
      Chick-fil-A
      sweetFrog

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bel Air? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bel Air.
      Drive to Work
      92%

      15% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bel Air? The cost of living in Bel Air is 114/100 - which is 4% lower than Maryland.
      Bel Air
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bel Air? Bel Air crime rates are 2,689, which are 32% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,689 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      38%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Bel Air? The median income in Bel Air is $60,476 which is 20% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $60,4769% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,44739% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bel Air a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Upper Chesapeake Hospital
      University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Podiatry Associates
      Center for Vein Restoration
      Human Development Center
      PCCAB
      N. Bojji Reddy, M.D., Ph.D., P.A.
      Richard A. DeSantis, Ph.D., M.D., P.C.
      CoreLife
      Broadway Oral & Maxilliofacial Surgery

      A- Housing

      What are Bel Air home prices? Bel Air home prices are $256,400 - which is 12% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $256,40039% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27334% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Bel Air have good schools? The Bel Air graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Bel Air a good place to live? Bel Air has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      10 total surveys

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