Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Bel Aire, KS

Founded 1955Sedgwick CountyElev. 425 m
Population
8,654
Median home
$213,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Bel Aire

With about 8,654 residents, Bel Aire is one of Kansas's notable places. Bel Aire was founded in 1955 and sits in Sedgwick County. The median age is 35.5 and the median household income is $93,182. Homes carry a median value of $213,500, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.2%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Look up anyone in Bel Aire, KS
Search Bel Aire residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,654
Median age
35.5
Median household income
$93,182
Per-capita income
$38,239
Poverty rate
14.3%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
20.5 min
Work from home
12.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Black9.1%
Asian6.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.5%
Sales & office21.5%
Production, transportation & material moving13.3%
Service13%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$213,500
Median gross rent
$1,454/mo
Owner-occupied
76.6%
Median year built
1995
Households
3,076
Avg. household size
2.79

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Bel Aire has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Northeast Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Isely Traditional Magnet ElemElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Bel Aire154
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Bel Aire880
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bel Aire Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bel Aire.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Sedgwick County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bel Aire is in Sedgwick County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bel Aire was founded in 1955 and sits in Sedgwick County. Elevation ~425 m.

Map of Bel Aire
Bel Aire, KS
Where Bel Aire is
WichitaOverland ParkKansasOlatheTopekaLawrenceBel Aire
People searches in Bel Aire
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Park (5 mi)Wichita (8 mi)Andover (9 mi)Derby (15 mi)Haysville (16 mi)Augusta (16 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Sedgwick County

Most-recorded names in Sedgwick County booking & incarceration records:

John Smith (5)David Smith (4)Robert Smith (4)Michael Brown (3)Robert Johnson (3)Robert Martin (2)Thomas Smith (2)Charles Harris (2)Steven Mitchell (2)Charles Davison (2)Kevin Jackson (2)Michael Smith (2)Hung Nguyen (2)Audrey Anderson (1)Arvelle Roberts (1)Alice King (1)Arlene Johnson (1)Antonio Smith (1)Alfred Green (1)Alex Perez (1)Cara Anderson (1)Candace Jackson (1)Carl Harris (1)Carl Smith (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Common questions

Bel Aire — frequently asked

What is the population of Bel Aire, Kansas?
Bel Aire has a population of about 8,654, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bel Aire?
The median home value in Bel Aire is $213,500, and the median gross rent is $1,454/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bel Aire safe? What is the crime rate?
Bel Aire Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bel Aire face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sedgwick County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Bel Aire?
Bel Aire has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bel Aire?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Bel Aire. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Bel Aire →