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Bella Vista

California · 4,511 residents · 26.442 sq mi
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Bella Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,566. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value is $464,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,511
+17%since 2023
from 3,843 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−14%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K201020202024Bella Vista
20245K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(321)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(388)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(361)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(337)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(111)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.2%(368)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(632)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(497)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(534)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(475)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(400)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(87)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,566
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,318 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,025
−5%since 2023
from $42,066 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−2%since 2023
from 0.464 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $439,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+3%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(306)
Asian6.5%(249)
Other4%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,701)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8%(360)
Asian5.6%(253)
Other4.3%(195)
Diversity Score
39
−2%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.7%(303)
Cuban0.8%(35)
Asian origin
Mien3.6%(161)
Asian Indian0.9%(40)
Laotian0.5%(24)
Filipino0.4%(17)
Japanese0.2%(11)
Ancestry
Irish17.1%(770)
German14.4%(649)
English11.3%(508)
French5%(224)
Italian3.6%(161)
Dutch2.6%(116)
American2.4%(109)
Russian1.9%(86)
Swedish1.8%(82)
Portuguese1.8%(81)
Norwegian1.4%(62)
Welsh1.4%(61)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.2%(54)
Croatian0.6%(27)
British0.5%(24)
Danish0.5%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(24)
Swiss0.5%(22)
Canadian0.4%(19)
Finnish0.2%(7)
Scottish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+22%since 2023
from 22.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
47.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(487)
Married55.9%(902)
Widowed5.5%(89)
Divorced8.4%(136)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(381)
Married56.4%(1,030)
Widowed11.6%(212)
Divorced11.2%(204)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bella Vista, California?

Bella Vista, California has about 4,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bella Vista, California?

The typical household in Bella Vista, California earns about $90,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bella Vista, California expensive?

In Bella Vista, California, the median home is worth about $464,300.

How educated are people in Bella Vista, California?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bella Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bella Vista, California?

About 6.0% of people in Bella Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

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