About Bellaire, Texas

Bellaire is an enclave city within Houston, Harris County, Texas, known as the "City of Homes." It is bordered by West University Place, Southside Place, and Houston, and is home to Bellaire High School (HISD), a magnet school recognized as one of the top public high schools in the United States.

Quick facts

• Home to Bellaire High School, a top US public high school
• Densely Asian-American community — the city borders Houston's Chinatown
• One of the few independent cities entirely surrounded by Houston
• Founded in 1908 by Houston banker William Wright Baldwin

Geography

County

Harris County

State

Texas

Coordinates

29.7058° N, -95.4588° W

Founded

1908

Population (approx.)

17,202

What Bellaire News covers

• Bellaire TX news
• HISD
• Bellaire High School
• inner loop Houston
• Chinatown Houston

Coverage map

• Neighborhoods of Bellaire
• Schools & universities
• Local resources + emergency contacts
• Elections & voter info
• Weather + alerts
• Civic calendar
• Latest news

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bellaire?

Bellaire is located in Harris County, Texas, at approximately 29.7058° N, -95.4588° W.

What is the population of Bellaire?

Bellaire has an approximate population of 17,202.

When was Bellaire founded?

Bellaire was founded in 1908.

What school districts serve Bellaire?

See our Bellaire News /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering Bellaire.

What are the major neighborhoods in Bellaire?

See our Bellaire News /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.

How do I report local news from Bellaire?

Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://bellairenews.org/contact.

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