Belleair Bluffs, FL

This city of 2,253 residents needs 175 more housing units over the next five years. Belleair Bluffs is part of the Forward Pinellas.

Housing snapshot

Population
2,253 (2026)
Households
1,128
Median household income
$63,579 (2026)
Typical home value
$374,728
Owner-occupied
50%
Five-year housing need
175 units

Comparison to other Florida municipalities

Belleair Bluffs: $63,579 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$22K >$160K
Belleair Bluffs: 0.97 jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >3.04
Belleair Bluffs: No permit data
<0% >25.1%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Belleair Bluffs, FL costs $374,728, somewhat above the Florida average of $334,647. At a median household income of $63,579 in Belleair Bluffs, FL, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $32,238 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Belleair Bluffs, FL has a population of roughly 2,070 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Belleair Bluffs, FL has roughly 1,128 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Belleair Bluffs, FL is relatively mixed, with 5-49 unit multifamily as the most common type at 31%. Belleair Bluffs, FL is roughly split between owners and renters, at 50% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Belleair Bluffs, FL needs 175 new units over the next 5 years.

160
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
14.2%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 1,128 in 2026 to 1,288 in 2031.
15
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
15
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.1 per 1,000 units.
175
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
35
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
12.3%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
2.5%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?