Why Live in Bel Air
Bel Air in Tupelo features larger homes compared to neighboring areas, with prominent Colonial Revival styles and smaller ranch-style homes. The average home value is around $480,000, higher than the Tupelo Metro Area average. The neighborhood offers wide streets suitable for walking, biking, or using golf carts, particularly near Bel Air Golf Course. The area has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. Bel Air Golf Course, a municipal nine-hole course, is the primary green space, with nearby parks like Rob Leake City Park and Gumtree Park offering additional recreational options. Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, the largest zoo in Mississippi, is about five miles away. Dining options include Neon Pig, Brick & Spoon, and Lost Pizza Co., with chain restaurants and the Mall at Barnes Crossing less than four miles away. The neighborhood is approximately three miles from Cadence Bank Arena, which hosts events and concerts, and around four miles from the downtown farmer’s depot. Major roads like I-22 and Mississippi Highway 178 provide connectivity, with Memphis and Birmingham being 115 and 135 miles away, respectively. North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo and Tupelo Regional Airport are about five miles away. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Carver Elementary, Lawhon Elementary, Milam Elementary, Tupelo Middle School, and Tupelo High School. Some parts of the community face flooding concerns, and North Gloster Street can be noisy due to its popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bel Air a good place to live?
Bel Air is a good place to live. Bel Air is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bel Air is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $158,369 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 56.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Bel Air are home owners, with 15.1% of residents renting and 84.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bel Air can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bel Air neighborhood guide.
Is Bel Air, MS a safe neighborhood?
Bel Air, MS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bel Air?
The median home price in Bel Air is $321,083. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Bel Air. The average household income in Bel Air is $158K.
What are the best public schools in Bel Air?
The best public schools that serve Bel Air are:
What are the best private schools in Bel Air?
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Home Trends in Bel Air, MS
On average, homes in Bel Air, Tupelo sell after 149 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bel Air, Tupelo over the last 12 months is $298,900, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$298,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$298,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$284,083
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$321,083
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%