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Bella Vista

California · 3,641 residents · 26.442 sq mi
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Bella Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,031. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2019. Median home value is $348,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,641
+50%since 2019
from 2,427 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
+50%since 2019
from 92 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
−1%since 2019
from 51.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K201020202024Bella Vista
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,031
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,258 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,662
+14%since 2019
from $35,776 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $320,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,344 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
12.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−6%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(2,099)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(180)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other4.4%(108)
Diversity Score30.5%(741)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,056)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7%(254)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other2%(71)
Diversity Score25.3%(920)
Diversity Score
25
−17%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+1%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bella Vista, California?

Bella Vista, California has about 3,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bella Vista, California earns about $74,031 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 $348,900, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Bella Vista, California?

About 24.8% 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 5.7% of people in Bella Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

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