Why Live in Belair
Belair, located in the southwestern section of Wichita Falls, features a mix of brick ranch and neo-traditional homes built from the 1950s to the present. The neighborhood is characterized by modest, well-maintained front yards with narrow pathways and sidewalks. Home prices generally range between $200,000 and $300,000, with new construction being rare. Belair Park offers a small playground, basketball court, and covered picnic tables, while nearby Lake Wichita Park and Kiwanis Park, just over 2 miles away, provide additional recreational options, including a boardwalk fishing pier and a dog park. Lucy Park and Weeks Park, within 5 miles, offer extensive amenities such as a community swimming pool, disc golf course, and lighted tennis courts. Commercial conveniences include a Walgreens, Taco Bell, and a 24/7 Market Street grocery store, with Sikes Senter mall and various chain restaurants less than 3 miles southeast. The Wichita Falls Museum of Art and Memorial Stadium, both around 3 miles away, host art exhibits and football games, respectively. Falls Ride bus routes and proximity to U.S. State Routes 277 and 82 facilitate easy transportation. West Foundation Elementary, known for its academic prowess and active PTO, serves the area, with students progressing to McNeil Junior High and the newly opened Wichita Falls Memorial High School. Midwestern State University, less than 3 miles away, offers higher education opportunities. The neighborhood experiences extreme weather, including high summer temperatures and occasional intense storms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belair a good place to live?
Belair is a good place to live. Belair is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Belair has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.1 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $118,743 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 40.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Belair are home owners, with 38.6% of residents renting and 61.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Belair can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Belair neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Belair?
The median home price in Belair is $404,902. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Belair. The average household income in Belair is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Belair?
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Home Trends in Belair, TX
On average, homes in Belair, Wichita Falls sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belair, Wichita Falls over the last 12 months is $359,905, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$359,905
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$307,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$404,902
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%