Living in Belle Terre, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belle Terre · Census data 2020–2024
Belle Terre has 740 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $166,111 (93% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,090,400.
Belle Terre is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belle Terre at a glance
- Population
- 740
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $166,111State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,090,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Belle Terre a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 157% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belle Terre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belle Terre the median home value is $1,090,400, 228% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Belle Terre median household income
The median household income in Belle Terre is $166,111 and the income per person is $107,631. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Belle Terre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 275
- Owner-occupied
- 97.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.4%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.96
Belle Terre demographics
- Population
- 740
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 250
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belle Terre ›
Education in Belle Terre
67.2% of adults 25 and older in Belle Terre have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 40.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belle Terre
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Belle Terre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Old Field | 1,007 | $250,001 | $1,318,500 | $3,501 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
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What is the median household income in Belle Terre, NY?
The median household income in Belle Terre is $166,111, 93% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Belle Terre?
The median home value in Belle Terre is $1,090,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Belle Terre, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 157% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Belle Terre?
The median age in Belle Terre is 47.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Belle Terre?
The average commute to work in Belle Terre is 36 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belle Terre?
The unemployment rate in Belle Terre is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belle Terre?
67.2% of adults in Belle Terre 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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