Bel Air

A neighborhood where privacy and high-priced real estate go hand in hand.

Welcome to Bel Air

Bel Air has become a symbol of the Los Angeles elite.
 
Bel Air-Holmby Hills was established in the early 1920s by Alphonzo Bell, who bought a house on a large ranch after becoming a millionaire when he struck oil on his farm in nearby Santa Fe Springs. Bel Air-Holmby Hills is a neighborhood where privacy and high-priced real estate go hand in hand.
 
Bel Air boasts some of the most magnificent property in the country. Located on the west side between Beverly Crest and Brentwood, the neighborhood is primarily residential with only a few shops within its 6.3 square mile area. Its remote location in the foothills of the Santa Monica mountains provides privacy and beautiful scenery for the high-profile locals.
 

The Neighbors

Celebrities, entertainers, and Hollywood power players.
 
Bel Air-Holmby Hills is home to many film industry elite who take shelter in its secluded properties. These houses often feature strategically-placed ornate gates or foliage to provide an added layer of security and privacy.
 

What to Expect

Massive houses amid the Santa Monica foothills.
 
Among the country’s most elite neighborhoods, Bel Air-Holmby Hills boasts one of the lowest population densities in Los Angeles, a testament to the generous dimensions of its properties. Idyllic drives along its winding roads reveal some of the finest examples of residential architecture within the past century.
 

The Lifestyle

Tranquil, secluded, and discreet.
 
Bel Air-Holmby Hills represents a protective oasis within the greater Los Angeles area for many of its residents. Life is placid in Bel Air-Holmby Hills, which is what its denizens most appreciate. Aside from the Bel Air Hotel and the Bel Air Country Club, there are few social hubs.
 

Unexpected Appeal

A gated perimeter, accessible to the east and west.
 
Although the Bel Air community is gated, its two main entrances are open to the public. While the privacy fencing adds to the neighborhood’s hallowed sensibility, its open access points introduce an inviting element.
 

The Market

Bel Air property is some of the most exclusive in the country.
 
Bel Air-Holmby Hills is a mix of massive mansions and, well, more modest mansions. Multiple floors and wings are the norm; gated drives offer properties a great deal of privacy and swimming pools abound.
 
While pricing on houses vary, it is not uncommon for estates to sell between 40 and 50 million dollars.
 

You'll Fall in Love With

The tranquility of a true neighborhood.
 
Bel Air-Holmby Hills’ most alluring attribute is that it’s truly residential. Without a downtown to speak of, traffic is largely limited to its denizens, resulting a private, peaceful community.

Overview for Bel Air, CA

6,404 people live in Bel Air, where the median age is 51 and the average individual income is $144,032. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,404

Total Population

51 years

Median Age

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$144,032

Average individual Income

Around Bel Air, CA

There's plenty to do around Bel Air, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Maximum Output, JIWA, and Caley Alyssa.

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Active 4.85 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.12 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.29 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.76 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.04 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.04 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bel Air, CA

Bel Air has 2,569 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bel Air do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,404 people call Bel Air home. The population density is 1,085.487 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,404

Total Population

High

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51

Median Age

46 / 54%

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2

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$144,032

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Schools in Bel Air, CA

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