Living in Bellerose, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellerose · Census data 2020–2024
Bellerose has 1,136 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $232,250 (170% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $863,400, the median rent is $2,214/month.
Bellerose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bellerose at a glance
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $232,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $863,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,214/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.4%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Bellerose a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 170% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bellerose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellerose the median home value is $863,400, 160% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,214 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Bellerose median household income
The median household income in Bellerose is $232,250 and the income per person is $76,626. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bellerose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 410
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.95
Bellerose demographics
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 385
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellerose ›
Education in Bellerose
66.4% of adults 25 and older in Bellerose have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellerose
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 25.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Bellerose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerose | 1,136 | $232,250 | $863,400 | $2,214 |
| Bellerose Terrace | 2,006 | $166,086 | $592,400 | $1,449 |
| Floral Park | 16,169 | $150,084 | $789,600 | $2,243 |
| South Floral Park | 1,706 | $119,496 | $603,400 | $1,938 |
| Stewart Manor | 1,797 | $155,000 | $799,700 | $1,921 |
| New Hyde Park | 10,220 | $142,927 | $722,900 | $2,172 |
| Elmont | 36,518 | $114,217 | $602,900 | $2,209 |
| North New Hyde Park | 14,159 | $172,440 | $796,700 | $2,768 |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | $143,263 | $657,000 | $2,102 |
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What is the median household income in Bellerose, NY?
The median household income in Bellerose is $232,250, 170% 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 Bellerose?
The median home value in Bellerose is $863,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bellerose?
The median gross rent in Bellerose is $2,214 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is Bellerose, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 170% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes.
What is the median age in Bellerose?
The median age in Bellerose is 47.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bellerose?
The average commute to work in Bellerose is 50 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellerose?
The unemployment rate in Bellerose is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellerose?
66.4% of adults in Bellerose 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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