Living in Bellmawr, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellmawr · Census data 2020–2024
Bellmawr has 11,737 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $76,654 (26% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $239,400, the median rent is $1,257/month.
Bellmawr at a glance
- Population
- 11,737
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $76,654State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $239,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,257/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bellmawr a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bellmawr
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellmawr the median home value is $239,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,257 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,886 a month in housing costs.
Bellmawr median household income
The median household income in Bellmawr is $76,654 and the income per person is $38,863. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Bellmawr: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,016
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.40
Bellmawr demographics
- Population
- 11,737
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 4,873
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellmawr ›
Education in Bellmawr
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Bellmawr have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellmawr
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Bellmawr vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmawr | 11,737 | $76,654 | $239,400 | $1,257 |
| Mount Ephraim | 4,669 | $79,804 | $236,700 | $1,373 |
| Runnemede | 8,355 | $91,302 | $252,300 | $1,423 |
| Brooklawn | 1,780 | $59,063 | $159,200 | $1,392 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,516 | $133,125 | $387,300 | $1,166 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Audubon | 8,730 | $115,789 | $307,400 | $1,290 |
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | $190,700 | $1,484 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | $112,500 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in Bellmawr, NJ?
The median household income in Bellmawr is $76,654, 26% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bellmawr?
The median home value in Bellmawr is $239,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Bellmawr?
The median gross rent in Bellmawr is $1,257 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Bellmawr, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Bellmawr?
The median age in Bellmawr is 38.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Bellmawr?
The average commute to work in Bellmawr is 24 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellmawr?
The unemployment rate in Bellmawr is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellmawr?
23.6% of adults in Bellmawr have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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